Vizient

Associate Principal, Spend Management

Virtual Office Full time

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 lead high-value client partnership with 1-2 large complex health systems to drive measurable performance improvement and organizational growth. You will serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior executives, leveraging strategic insight, analytical storytelling, and financial acumen to inform client strategy and deliver sustainable outcomes. You will collaborate across internal teams to align priorities, influence decision-making, and expand value through innovative, results-driven solutions. Territory will consist of clients located in the southeastern region of the U.S.

Responsibilities:

  • Build and sustain trusted relationships with executive-level clients to deliver measurable performance improvement.

  • Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned with client and organizational priorities.

  • Leverage data and insights to diagnose challenges and communicate recommendations through clear, evidence-based storytelling.

  • Interpret and apply financial and operational metrics to guide strategy and demonstrate value.

  • Anticipate industry and market trends to inform long-term client strategy and positioning.

  • Collaborate across internal business units to align resources and solutions to client needs.

  • Represent the organization with confidence, credibility, and executive presence.

  • Facilitate high-impact discussions that shape strategic direction and accelerate outcomes.

  • Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships and expand value-based partnerships.

  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation in client engagement and delivery.

Qualifications:

  • Relevant degree preferred.

  • 10 or more years of relevant experience required.

  • Supply chain experience in healthcare preferred.

  • Proven success managing executive client relationships and delivering measurable performance improvement.

  • Strong analytical, financial, and strategic planning skills.

  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and influence abilities with demonstrated executive presence.

  • Candidates residing in the southeastern region of the U.S. preferred.

  • 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 $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.