Spend Manager

Vizient•Chicago, IL

1d•$77,400 - $135,400

About The Position

The Spend Manager supports the delivery of Vizient’s Spend Management services by aligning solutions, contracts, and category strategies with client needs and strategic priorities. The role collaborates with clients and cross-functional teams to identify cost savings opportunities, optimize contract utilization, drive GPO performance, and deliver measurable value. It uses data, analytics, and industry insights to implement strategic initiatives, strengthen client relationships, and support retention and growth. The position manages Spend Management services for assigned clients, develops and executes client workplans, and monitors performance, contract compliance, and key performance indicators. It also leads client meetings and contributes to quarterly business reviews, educates clients on Vizient offerings and tools, and coordinates sourcing strategies, contract conversions, and other initiatives to increase client value and engagement.

Requirements

2 or more years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of healthcare purchasing practices, contract utilization, supplier relationships, and cost savings strategies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret spend data, identify trends, and recommend actionable solutions.
Experience using data analytics, performance dashboards, and reporting tools to monitor business outcomes and support decision-making.
Strong communication, presentation, and relationship management skills, including the ability to engage clients and cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate initiatives, and execute workplans while meeting established performance goals.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, and business intelligence tools.
Ability to collaborate effectively, adapt to changing client needs, and proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and increased value.

Nice To Haves

Relevant degree preferred.
Experience in healthcare supply chain, spend management, strategic sourcing, contract management, or GPO operations preferred.
Experience with Vizient systems and Spend Management solutions preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage Spend Management services for assigned clients, aligning Vizient solutions, contract strategies, and workplan initiatives with client goals and priorities.
Drive Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) performance and gross administrative fee (GAF) growth by identifying savings opportunities, optimizing contract utilization, and managing performance targets.
Analyze spend data, GPO performance dashboards, and category trends to identify opportunities for contract optimization, tier alignment, standardization, and increased on-contract spend.
Develop, maintain, and execute client workplans supporting cost savings, operational improvements, strategic initiatives, and measurable business outcomes.
Collaborate with Category Managers, subject matter experts, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to implement sourcing strategies, resolve pricing discrepancies, and deliver Spend Management solutions.
Lead client meetings and contribute to quarterly business reviews by presenting performance insights, tracking initiative progress, and recommending opportunities for improvement.
Implement and support Vizient strategic programs, contract conversions, sourcing campaigns, and new site onboarding to maximize client value and contract adoption.
Educate clients on Spend Management offerings, analytical tools, contract activation processes, and available resources to increase engagement and solution utilization.
Monitor client performance, contract compliance, and key performance indicators to identify risks, address service needs, and support retention and growth strategies.
Build relationships with client functional experts, identify business challenges, and coordinate solutions to improve client satisfaction and strengthen partnerships.