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Vizient, Inc · 3 days ago

Sr. Category Manager - Clinical Preference

Irving, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$89K/yr - $156K/yr

5+ years exp

Vizient, Inc is dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging work environment for its employees. In this role, you will serve as a category expert for an assigned clinical preference portfolio, leading the development and execution of contracting strategies to enhance supply cost performance and operational efficiency for clients.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a category expert for assigned clinical preference products and services

Manage a competitive contract portfolio by developing and executing category and negotiation strategies

Develop and manage moderate to high complexity portfolios with consideration for visibility, utilization, and legal factors

Provide category expertise to clients, suppliers, Vizient field teams, advisory solutions, legal, finance, and other stakeholders

Develop RFP strategies and negotiate in partnership with Contract Managers to deliver value across spend categories

Formulate category strategies using financial analysis, market research, and healthcare industry trend monitoring

Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with client needs and market competitiveness across Vizient offerings

Lead periodic business reviews and strategic planning meetings with suppliers and manage ongoing supplier relationships

Communicate industry trends, portfolio insights, and contract enhancements to internal and external stakeholders

Prepare budgets, forecasts, and revenue plans to measure contract performance against category objectives

Qualification

Contract managementFinancial analysisNegotiation strategiesMarket researchStrategic planningSupplier relationship managementCollaborationCommunication skills

Required

5 or more years of relevant experience

Demonstrated experience managing moderate to high complexity contracting or category portfolios

Strong negotiation, financial analysis, and strategic planning skills

Ability to synthesize market intelligence and healthcare industry trends into actionable insights

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience developing and managing supplier relationships in a matrixed environment

Willingness to travel

Preferred

Relevant degree

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

Company

Vizient, Inc

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Vizient, Inc., the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company, provides solutions and services to more than two-thirds of the nation’s acute care providers and more than one-third of ambulatory providers.

Founded in 1977

Irving, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees