Sr Spend Manager

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Summary

In this role, you will work independently to provide dedicated service to a client in the primary focus areas of med/surgical, pharmacy, lab, IT, purchased services, and facilities. You will collaborate closely with a dedicated team and Spend Management Lead to enhance contract penetration and implement value-driven strategies. You will also identify potential savings within the supply chain while promoting the utilization of supply chain contracts and programs.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and implement savings opportunities by submitting contract documents, conducting complex analytics, and collaborating with the team to track results.

• Support client engagement through onboarding, education, and ongoing utilization of Vizient tools and solutions.

• Partner with the Spend Management Lead and analysts on Quarterly Business Review (QBR) strategy, presentation development, and follow-up.

• Manage membership rostering, new client locations, and ensure accurate activity tracking in the CRM system.

• Increase GPO contract coverage by analyzing client spend, supplier purchases, and driving adoption of new contract opportunities.

• Document and monitor savings opportunities, including tier optimization, LOC/LOP execution, and expiring contract processes.

• Coordinate with suppliers, clients, and product advisors to vet and present conversion and savings opportunities, including NovaPlus and IMPACT programs.

• Act as a liaison between Vizient data intake teams and clients to ensure accurate data submission and reporting.

• Utilize Vizient tools and SMEs to implement cost-saving methods that positively impact client financial outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.

• Five or more years of relevant business or supply chain experience in the healthcare industry or progressive experience in a healthcare organization is required.

• Proven ability to manage complex healthcare and hospital client relationships.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and conflict resolution skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Experience in category management, sourcing, or supply chain management within healthcare strongly preferred.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, etc.) preferred.

• Willingness to travel.

Estimated Hiring Range:

This position is also incentive eligible.

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

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