Spend Manager

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Summary:

In this role, you will work independently to serve a group of providers in IA, OK, and TX. Your role will involve collaborating closely with the Spend Executives to enhance contract penetration and implement value-driven strategies. You will identify potential savings within the supply chains while promoting the utilization of supply chain contracts and programs. You will also play a crucial role in recommending relevant products and solutions that align with the unique needs of these providers. Your primary focus areas will encompass medical/surgical, pharmacy, lab, information/technology, purchased services, facilities, and more.

Responsibilities:

* Identify and implement opportunities, including submitting contract documents, providing complex analytics to illustrate cost savings, and collaborating with the team to track savings.
* Facilitate the onboarding of new provider resources for Vizient tools and solutions.
* Ensure Vizient tools and solutions are maximized in partnership with Product Advisors through ongoing education and support.
* Support membership rostering and implementation of new provider locations.
* Document and track saving opportunities for supply chain contracts and solutions.
* Provide quarterly reporting of available tier optimization opportunities and opportunities implemented or taken.
* Manage tier setting, Contract Price Activation, and submission and confirmation of required documents, taking direction from the provider's Strategic Sourcing Directors and Commodity Directors.
* Utilize Vizient tools and subject matter experts to implement cost-saving methods to positively influence the provider's financial results.
* Manage expiring contract reporting processes, including coordination and communication with the provider and Sourcing Managers, as well as perform contract extensions or terminations within Vizient and providers' systems.
* Collaborates with suppliers, members, and Vizient product advisors to vet and present savings opportunities.

Qualifications:

* Relevant degree preferred.
* Five or more years of relevant experience in business or supply chain for the healthcare industry.
* Category management, sourcing, or supply chain experience within healthcare is highly preferred.
* Strong organizational and analytical skills, ability to manage multiple deadlines, and conflict resolution skills preferred.
* Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas) and PowerPoint skills preferred.
* Experience working with complex healthcare/hospital clients a plus.

* Willingness to travel.

Estimated Hiring Range:

This position is also incentive eligible.

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