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# Sr. Spend Manager

- **Company:** Vizient, Inc.
- **Location:** Irving, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $88,900.0 - $155,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics Applications, Microsoft PowerPoint, Salesforce.Com
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17465174?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17465174%2FSr-Spend-Manager-Texas-Irving

## About the Role

* Relevant degree preferred.
 * 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
 * Experience in account management, category management, or healthcare supply chain preferred.
 * Proven ability to analyze complex data and communicate strategic insights to executive-level audiences.
 * Strong knowledge of contract lifecycle management and contract performance optimization.
 * Demonstrated leadership, facilitation, and executive-level influencing skills.
 * Experience leading organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
 * Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Salesforce and analytics platforms preferred.
 * Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and mentoring team members.
 * Willingness to travel.

## Description

In this role, you will support the Regents of the University of California in delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare by driving contract utilization and implementing Vizient supply chain solutions. You will partner with the Vizient Spend Executive and Category Management team to align supply chain strategies with the client's organizational priorities, leveraging analytics, contract optimization, and Vizient resources to deliver measurable value through cost savings, contract penetration, and operational improvement., * Lead execution of the client workplan while independently managing complex programs and strategic initiatives.

 * Cultivate strategic relationships with client leaders by aligning Vizient solutions with organizational priorities and fostering long-term partnerships.
 * Analyze and interpret complex data to develop strategic recommendations that drive measurable business outcomes.
 * Communicate analytical findings through compelling data storytelling to influence informed decision-making.
 * Oversee contract performance across multiple categories to maximize contract utilization and value realization.
 * Facilitate executive-level discussions that align strategic goals, address business challenges, and identify opportunities for continued value.
 * Provide strategic consultation and serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders across multiple functional areas.
 * Mentor team members while promoting standardization, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
 * Apply advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions for complex client challenges.


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