Spend Manager

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 execute client workplans and use data analysis and analytical storytelling to identify cost savings and optimization opportunities. You will manage analytics and client coordination activities, build strong client relationships, collaborate across teams, and translate spend and contract performance data into actionable recommendations. You will support the implementation and adoption of solutions while applying critical thinking, adaptability, and continuous improvement to help clients achieve measurable outcomes. Responsibilities: • Execute client workplans, applying analytical storytelling and data interpretation to identify cost savings and optimization opportunities. • Manage analytics and client coordination activities independently, ensuring accurate tracking of performance metrics. • Build and maintain strong client relationships by serving as a key point of contact, addressing routine needs, and maintaining consistent communication that supports client goals and engagement. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Category Managers, subject matter experts, and Product Advisors to align strategies and implement initiatives. • Interpret spend data using Vizient tools to evaluate trends and develop actionable recommendations for clients. • Drive contract performance management by monitoring utilization, identifying tier optimization opportunities, and ensuring alignment with workplan objectives. • Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to support implementation and adoption of solutions. • Demonstrate continuous improvement and change agility by adapting to feedback and evolving client needs. • Apply problem-solving and critical thinking to address barriers and support measurable client outcomes. Qualifications: • Relevant degree preferred. • 2 or more years of relevant experience required. • Experience in account management, category management, or healthcare supply chain. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies. • Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships while collaborating across internal teams. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to facilitate productive discussions. • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. • Demonstrated agility, organization, and ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities. • 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 $77,400.00 to $135,400.00. 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.