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Spend Manager
full-timeIrving$77k - $135k

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Location

Irving

Salary

$77k - $135k

Type

full-time

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Summary:

In this role, you will support multiple Vizient clients, providing strategic spend management expertise to drive contract utilization, savings realization, and growth of Net Admin Fee (NAF). You will collaborate with client supply chain teams, internal category experts, the Spend Management Lead, the Vizient Spend Executive, and the Category Management team to identify and prioritize opportunities, execute sourcing and contract optimization strategies, and deliver measurable value through cost savings, contract penetration, and supply chain performance improvement. You will also support execution of client workplans by leveraging Vizient tools, resources, and analytics to advance client strategic goals and enable high-quality, cost-effective care.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of up to twelve client accounts, providing proactive support and oversight of spend management activities.

  • Execute the client workplan, 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 ensuring consistent communication that supports client goals and engagement.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Category Managers, SMEs, and Product Advisors to align strategies and implement initiatives.

  • Interpret spend data using Vizient tools to evaluate trends and develop actionable recommendations for providers.

  • Drive contract performance management by monitoring utilization, identifying tier optimization opportunities, and ensuring alignment with workplan objectives.

  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders 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.
  • Two or more years of relevant experience in account management, category management, or healthcare supply chain required.

  • Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and develop insights into actionable strategies.

  • Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships while collaborating across internal teams.

  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills—able to facilitate productive discussions and clearly translate complex spend/sourcing insights into actionable recommendations that drive stakeholder alignment and decision-making.

  • Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas) and PowerPoint proficiency.

  • Demonstrated agility, organization, and ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities.

  • This is a hybrid, office-based role in Irving, Texas, with an in-office expectation of three days per week.

  • 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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Analytical Skills,Data Interpretation,Client Relationship Management,Communication Skills,Excel Proficiency,PowerPoint Proficiency,Problem-Solving,Critical Thinking,Collaboration,Project Management,Spend Management,Contract Optimization,Sourcing Strategies,Performance Metrics Tracking,Change Agility,Cost Savings Identification

About Vizient

Vizient, Inc., the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company, provides solutions and services to more than two-thirds of the nation’s acute care providers and more than one-third of ambulatory providers. Vizient offers proprietary data and analytics to deliver unique clinical and operational insights and a contract portfolio representing $156 billion in annual purchasing volume enabling the delivery of cost-effective care. With its acquisition of Kaufman Hall in 2024, Vizient expanded its advisory services to help providers achieve financial, clinical and operational excellence. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Vizient has offices throughout the United States. Learn more at www.vizientinc.com.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Business Consulting and Services

What you'll do

  • Manage a portfolio of up to twelve client accounts, providing proactive support and oversight of spend management activities. Collaborate with client supply chain teams and internal experts to identify opportunities and deliver measurable value through cost savings and performance improvement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Vizient pay for a Spend Manager?

Vizient offers a competitive compensation package for the Spend Manager role. The salary range is USD 77k - 135k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Spend Manager do at Vizient?

As a Spend Manager at Vizient, you will: manage a portfolio of up to twelve client accounts, providing proactive support and oversight of spend management activities. Collaborate with client supply chain teams and internal experts to identify opportunities and deliver measurable value through cost savings and performance improvement..

Why join Vizient as a Spend Manager?

Vizient is a leading Business Consulting and Services company. The Spend Manager role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Spend Manager position at Vizient remote?

The Spend Manager position at Vizient is based in Irving, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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