Senior Spend Manager

Posted:
9/5/2024, 2:31:59 PM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Irving, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary:

In this role, you will work independently and with limited supervision to provide dedicated service for a provider. You will partner with the Spend Executive/Spend Management Lead to drive penetration of contracts and implement value-based solutions.  You will identify savings opportunities in the supply chain setting, increase utilization of supply chain contracts and programs, and make recommendations of products and solutions to meet provider needs. Your primary focus will include medical/surgical, pharmacy, lab, IT, purchased services, facilities, etc.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify and implement opportunities including submitting contract documents, providing complex analytics to illustrate cost savings, and documenting a savings plan.

  • Facilitate onboarding of new provider resources to Vizient tools and solutions.

  • Ensure use of Vizient tools and solutions are maximized in partnership with Product Advisors through on-going education and support.

  • Collaborate with Spend Executive and analysts on Quarterly Business Review strategy, presentation development, delivery, and follow-up.

  • Support implementation of new provider locations.

  • Maintain relevant updates of activity within CRM system for all assigned providers, including contact information, active opportunities, provider meetings & important communication.

  • Ensure Vizient competitiveness and position as a trusted advisor by informing provider of industry trends and associated Vizient products & capabilities. 

Qualifications:

  • Relevant degree preferred.

  • 5 or more years of relevant experience required.

  • Category management, sourcing or supply chain experience within healthcare preferred.

  • Experience working with complex healthcare/hospital clients with multiple sites preferred.

  • Strong client facing skills and prior group presentation experience.

  • Strong organizational and analytical skills, ability to manage multiple deadlines, and strong conflict resolution skills.

  • Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas) and PowerPoint skills.

  • Willingness to travel.

Estimated Hiring Range:

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $88,900.00 to $146,700.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer:   Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.