Spend Manager

Vizient•Irving, CO

About The Position

The Spend Manager works independently and in partnership with Spend Executives to provide dedicated service to a member. The role drives penetration of Vizient contracts and implementation of supply chain solutions, identifies and documents supply chain savings opportunities, increases members’ utilization of supply chain contracts and programs, and recommends products and solutions.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Strong client-facing skills and group presentation experience.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Strong conflict resolution skills.
Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and formulas.
PowerPoint skills.
Willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

Relevant degree preferred.
Sales or supply chain experience preferred.
Experience working with complex healthcare or hospital clients, potentially across multiple sites, desired.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Spend Executive to develop the member plan, including contract penetration, and implement new solutions.
Facilitate contract implementation to maximize value from the member account plan by tracking savings, reporting, and resolving issues.
Inform members about industry trends and related Vizient capabilities to maintain Vizient’s competitiveness and position as a trusted advisor.
Partner with product advisors to encourage member use of tools, maximize value, and use tool outputs to support the member plan.
Identify and implement opportunities, including signing LOCs/LOPs, obtaining sign-off on savings, and documenting opportunities in the savings plan.
Foster supplier relationships to meet member goals.
Educate members to ensure they maximize their use of Vizient analytics tools.