Spend Manager

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Summary:

In this role, you will work independently and in partnership with the Spend Executives to provide dedicated service to a member by driving penetration of Vizient contracts and implementation of supply chain solutions. You will identify and document savings opportunities in the supply chain setting, increasing the member’s utilization of supply chain contracts and programs, and will make recommendations of products and solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Spend Executive on development of member plan (penetration of contracts) and implementation of new solutions.
• Facilitate implementation of contracts to ensure maximum value gained from the member account plan by tracking savings, reporting, and providing resolution.
• Ensure Vizient competitiveness and position as a trusted advisor by informing member of industry trends and associated Vizient capabilities.
• Partner with product advisors to ensure member utilization of tools in order to maximize value and use output to support member plan.
• Identify and implement opportunities including signing of LOCs/LOPs, identification of sign-off of savings, and documenting in savings plan.
• Foster supplier relationships to meet member goals.
• Ensure member is maximizing the use of Vizient analytics tools through education.

Qualifications: 

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years relevant experience. Sales or supply chain experience preferred.
• Experience working with complex healthcare/hospital clients who may have multiple sites desired.
• Possess strong client facing skills, and group presentation experience.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple deadlines, and strong conflict resolution skills required.
• Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas) and PowerPoint skills required.
• Willingness to travel.

Estimated Hiring Range:

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

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.