Vizient, Inc
Spend Manager - Healthcare Supply Chain (Topeka, KS)
Vizient, Inc, Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652
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Topeka, KS 66604time type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
31826RWhen you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.**Summary:**In this role, you will provide dedicated, on-site support to a key healthcare client in Topeka, Kansas. You will collaborate closely with the client’s supply chain leaders, Vizient’s Spend Management Lead, and internal category experts to strengthen contract utilization, drive measurable financial performance, and optimize Net Admin Fee (NAF) outcomes. You will identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, align provider spend with Vizient contracts and programs, and serve as a trusted advisor by connecting the client to Vizient’s industry-leading tools, analytics, and solutions.**Responsibilities:*** Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across categories including medical/surgical, pharmacy, lab, IT, purchased services, and facilities.* Support provider NAF growth by increasing contract utilization, optimizing tiers, and shifting off-contract spend to on-contract.* Develop and maintain a provider workplan that aligns with client goals and Vizient’s spend management framework.* Partner with Product Advisors, Category Managers, and Subject Matter Experts to deliver solutions and ensure program adoption.* Collaborate with the Spend Management Lead to support quarterly business reviews, performance tracking, and strategy development.* Manage supplier engagement activities including price discrepancy resolution, contract renewals, and tier alignment.* Track and document savings projects within Vizient systems such as ICE, CRM, and the GPO Performance Dashboard.* Facilitate onboarding for new client sites, ensuring proper rostering, data submission, and access to Vizient tools.* Administer Vizient strategic programs including IMPACT Standardization, Novaplus, and Group Buy to ensure accurate pricing and participation.* Maintain regular communication with provider stakeholders to advance sourcing initiatives and share insights with Vizient category and product teams.**Qualifications:*** Relevant degree preferred.* 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
Business, sourcing, or healthcare supply chain experience preferred.* Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.* Experience collaborating with complex healthcare clients and cross-functional teams.* Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and formulas), PowerPoint, and Word.* Familiarity with Vizient tools and systems (e.g., ICE, GPO Performance Dashboard, aptitude, Data Management Platform) preferred.* This hybrid role is based in Topeka, Kansas; candidate must reside locally and work onsite at the hospital three days per week.* Willingness to travel.#LI-LH#IDS**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:**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.Working at Vizient means making a difference in today’s dynamic health care industry, every day. Our mission is to connect health care organizations and providers with the knowledge, solutions and expertise that enable them to accelerate their clinical and operational performance.Vizient is based in Dallas and has offices in 20 metropolitan areas across the United States. We have 4,000 employees with a breadth of expertise, experience and compassion, who are eager to develop and implement solutions that advance health care for the greater good.Across our enterprise of companies, we have the scale and depth to deliver exponential impact across the continuum of care:* Provista – Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health and senior living* Apexus – The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration* **apt**itude – The industry’s first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers.* Sg2 - Providing a unique blend of analytics, intelligence, consulting and education to enable health system leaders to integrate strategic growth and performance across the continuum of care.**Click** **for Vizient Careers Home Page.**### #J-18808-Ljbffr
Topeka, KS 66604time type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
31826RWhen you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.**Summary:**In this role, you will provide dedicated, on-site support to a key healthcare client in Topeka, Kansas. You will collaborate closely with the client’s supply chain leaders, Vizient’s Spend Management Lead, and internal category experts to strengthen contract utilization, drive measurable financial performance, and optimize Net Admin Fee (NAF) outcomes. You will identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, align provider spend with Vizient contracts and programs, and serve as a trusted advisor by connecting the client to Vizient’s industry-leading tools, analytics, and solutions.**Responsibilities:*** Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across categories including medical/surgical, pharmacy, lab, IT, purchased services, and facilities.* Support provider NAF growth by increasing contract utilization, optimizing tiers, and shifting off-contract spend to on-contract.* Develop and maintain a provider workplan that aligns with client goals and Vizient’s spend management framework.* Partner with Product Advisors, Category Managers, and Subject Matter Experts to deliver solutions and ensure program adoption.* Collaborate with the Spend Management Lead to support quarterly business reviews, performance tracking, and strategy development.* Manage supplier engagement activities including price discrepancy resolution, contract renewals, and tier alignment.* Track and document savings projects within Vizient systems such as ICE, CRM, and the GPO Performance Dashboard.* Facilitate onboarding for new client sites, ensuring proper rostering, data submission, and access to Vizient tools.* Administer Vizient strategic programs including IMPACT Standardization, Novaplus, and Group Buy to ensure accurate pricing and participation.* Maintain regular communication with provider stakeholders to advance sourcing initiatives and share insights with Vizient category and product teams.**Qualifications:*** Relevant degree preferred.* 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
Business, sourcing, or healthcare supply chain experience preferred.* Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.* Experience collaborating with complex healthcare clients and cross-functional teams.* Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and formulas), PowerPoint, and Word.* Familiarity with Vizient tools and systems (e.g., ICE, GPO Performance Dashboard, aptitude, Data Management Platform) preferred.* This hybrid role is based in Topeka, Kansas; candidate must reside locally and work onsite at the hospital three days per week.* Willingness to travel.#LI-LH#IDS**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:**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.Working at Vizient means making a difference in today’s dynamic health care industry, every day. Our mission is to connect health care organizations and providers with the knowledge, solutions and expertise that enable them to accelerate their clinical and operational performance.Vizient is based in Dallas and has offices in 20 metropolitan areas across the United States. We have 4,000 employees with a breadth of expertise, experience and compassion, who are eager to develop and implement solutions that advance health care for the greater good.Across our enterprise of companies, we have the scale and depth to deliver exponential impact across the continuum of care:* Provista – Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health and senior living* Apexus – The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration* **apt**itude – The industry’s first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers.* Sg2 - Providing a unique blend of analytics, intelligence, consulting and education to enable health system leaders to integrate strategic growth and performance across the continuum of care.**Click** **for Vizient Careers Home Page.**### #J-18808-Ljbffr