Vizient, Inc
VP Category Management Orthopedics page is loaded## VP Category Management Orthopedicslocations:
Chicago, IL 60607:
Virtual Office:
Irving, TX 75062 Vizient Corporate HQtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
32444RWhen 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 shape and optimize the strategic direction of Vizient’s Orthopedics category within Spend Management, leading solutions that address physician and clinical preference items across musculoskeletal, sports medicine, spine, trauma, neurostimulation, and neurosurgery. You will drive a two-sided business model that aligns compelling value propositions for clients and suppliers, maximizing the impact of every dollar spent in healthcare. You will lead and develop a team of supplier- and provider-facing category managers, establish market leadership through data-driven insights and innovation, and partner closely with cross-functional leaders while reporting to the SVP, Clinical & Physician Preference Items.**Responsibilities:*** Establish and advance Vizient’s thought leadership in the Orthopedics category through deep expertise in clinical practice, products, evidence, market intelligence, and trends.* Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies across national, local, and committed contract coverage models.* Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and revenue planning to measure and optimize contract performance.* Enhance supplier value propositions through innovative, differentiated approaches aligned to client outcomes.* Foster best practices and lead regular client forums to gather insights and inform strategy refinement.* Partner cross-functionally with managed services and internal teams to deliver effective spend management solutions.* Lead, coach, and evaluate a team of enterprise and provider-facing category managers.* Leverage technology, analytics, and data assets to differentiate insights and sustain measurable impact.**Qualifications:*** Relevant degree preferred.* 10 or more years of relevant experience required.* Deep subject-matter expertise in the Orthopedics service line and related product categories.* Experience within healthcare provider and/or supplier environments.* Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams.* Proven ability to formulate and execute complex, data-driven market strategies.* Strong executive presence with advanced communication, negotiation, and influence skills.* Experience generating industry thought leadership and delivering compelling presentations.* Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables.**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 $187,800.00 to $348,300.00.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
Chicago, IL 60607:
Virtual Office:
Irving, TX 75062 Vizient Corporate HQtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
32444RWhen 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 shape and optimize the strategic direction of Vizient’s Orthopedics category within Spend Management, leading solutions that address physician and clinical preference items across musculoskeletal, sports medicine, spine, trauma, neurostimulation, and neurosurgery. You will drive a two-sided business model that aligns compelling value propositions for clients and suppliers, maximizing the impact of every dollar spent in healthcare. You will lead and develop a team of supplier- and provider-facing category managers, establish market leadership through data-driven insights and innovation, and partner closely with cross-functional leaders while reporting to the SVP, Clinical & Physician Preference Items.**Responsibilities:*** Establish and advance Vizient’s thought leadership in the Orthopedics category through deep expertise in clinical practice, products, evidence, market intelligence, and trends.* Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies across national, local, and committed contract coverage models.* Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and revenue planning to measure and optimize contract performance.* Enhance supplier value propositions through innovative, differentiated approaches aligned to client outcomes.* Foster best practices and lead regular client forums to gather insights and inform strategy refinement.* Partner cross-functionally with managed services and internal teams to deliver effective spend management solutions.* Lead, coach, and evaluate a team of enterprise and provider-facing category managers.* Leverage technology, analytics, and data assets to differentiate insights and sustain measurable impact.**Qualifications:*** Relevant degree preferred.* 10 or more years of relevant experience required.* Deep subject-matter expertise in the Orthopedics service line and related product categories.* Experience within healthcare provider and/or supplier environments.* Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams.* Proven ability to formulate and execute complex, data-driven market strategies.* Strong executive presence with advanced communication, negotiation, and influence skills.* Experience generating industry thought leadership and delivering compelling presentations.* Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables.**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 $187,800.00 to $348,300.00.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