Spend Manager – Dedicated

Role Overview

• Support and advance client spend management performance by aligning Vizient solutions with organizational priorities and strategic goals.
• Partner with client functional experts and internal delivery teams to implement category strategies, optimize contract utilization, and drive measurable value through savings, growth, and risk mitigation.
• Leverage analytics, insights, and industry intelligence to inform workplans, strengthen client engagement, and enhance adoption of Vizient spend management programs and tools.
• Execute category management and core tenet strategies in alignment with the Spend Management Delivery team and client workplans.
• Manage GAF performance and budget within assigned territory.
• Identify and implement opportunities to move spend from off-contract to on-contract.
• Analyze GPO Performance Dashboard data to track sales plan performance, identify trends, and connect underreported spend.
• Engage client functional experts to understand business challenges and align solutions to mitigate risk and support renewal strategies.
• Partner with Category Managers, SMEs, Analysts, and Product Advisors to implement solutions and advance workplan initiatives.
• Lead client discussions to communicate insights, illustrate value, and drive adoption of spend management programs.
• Administer strategic programs such as Impact Standardization, Novaplus, Group Buy, and aggregation network initiatives.
• Monitor and report performance across core tenet KPIs, including Supplier Diversity, Price Assurance, Supply Assurance, EPP, and insights and intelligence.
• Deliver ongoing service and support within defined territory, including training, issue resolution, portal navigation, and contract price activation guidance.

Requirements

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience supporting healthcare supply chain, spend management, or group purchasing programs preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret dashboards and performance data.
• Ability to engage client functional experts and translate business challenges into actionable solutions.
• Knowledge of category management principles and contract optimization strategies preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within an assigned territory.
• Proficiency with data and reporting tools preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan