Vizient, IncVI

Associate Principal, Purchased Services and Indirect Spend

Vizient, Inc. is the largest member-owned healthcare performance improvement company in the U.S., dedicated to enhancing the delivery of high-quality care.

Vizient, Inc

Employee count: 1001-5000

Salary: 157k-290k USD

United States only

When 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 oversee large-scale consulting projects, manage key client relationships, and serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives. Your expertise in contracting, sourcing, and cost-containment strategies will be critical in identifying and implementing solutions that enhance financial and operational outcomes.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead cross-functional project teams by fostering a collaborative, results-driven environment, providing coaching and feedback to support professional growth, and inspiring teams to deliver high-quality results while promoting a positive culture, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning to drive consulting excellence.

  • Plan and oversee the execution of complex projects, programs, and operations across the client’s system of care, including managing a portfolio of engagement projects.

  • Ensure successful and timely delivery by managing project scope, resources, and financial performance, leading cross-functional teams to achieve measurable results, and developing project plans that align with goals, timelines, and budgets.

  • Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with senior executives, including C-suite leaders, serving as a strategic advisor who proactively addresses client needs, identifies opportunities for improvement, and shapes and implements solutions to ensure client satisfaction and long-term partnership growth.

  • Develop and deliver clear, persuasive communications to executive-level audiences by confidently facilitating complex discussions and presentations, while adapting messaging to suit diverse stakeholders for maximum clarity, engagement, and alignment.

  • Contribute to driving revenue by participating in and identifying upsell and new business opportunities, serving as a subject matter expert throughout the sales process

  • Guide clients to uncover non-obvious opportunities for addressing complex business challenges by leveraging deep knowledge of offerings and products, while providing expert interpretation of data through the synthesis of business trends and analytical insights.

  • Oversee the creation of professional proposals, pricing, and resource models that translate client needs into solutions, while effectively articulating Vizient's value proposition in integrating multiple data sources.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.

  • 10 or more years of relevant experience in contracting, sourcing, and cost improvement initiatives within a healthcare provider organization and/or consulting firm required.

  • Proven expertise in developing and executing operational strategies, analyzing financial and quality data, and leading performance improvement initiatives required.

  • Project management and solution delivery experience in health care, operations management, or consulting preferred.

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage executives, providers, and staff at all levels required.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required (i.e. analyze and interpret data, identify opportunities, and develop actionable insights) required.

  • Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.

  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

  • Ability to travel regularly 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 $156,500.00 to $290,100.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

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

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

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.

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Salary: 157k-290k USD

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Vizient, Inc. is the nation's largest member-owned healthcare performance improvement company, dedicated to enhancing patient care through innovative solutions and collaboration. Founded in 2016, Vizient is the result of the merger of several legacy organizations with years of experience in the healthcare sector. The company’s mission is to help healthcare providers improve their performance by leveraging insights and data-driven analytics.

With a footprint that covers over 50% of the nation’s acute care providers and almost all academic medical centers, Vizient provides a wide array of services that include supply chain management, clinical performance improvement, and public policy advocacy. The company boasts a robust contract portfolio exceeding $130 billion in annual purchasing volume, directly contributing to the cost-effectiveness of healthcare delivery across the U.S. Their unique approach centers on uniting data and practitioners, facilitating innovative practices that enhance safety, quality, and logistical efficiencies within health systems. By focusing on clinical excellence and strategic sourcing, Vizient remains at the forefront of transforming healthcare services.

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