Principal, Spend Management Lead

Vizient, Inc

. Lead successful delivery of complex Spend Management domain engagements .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $187,800 - $348,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Spend Management, with a focus on delivering client value and achieving financial outcomes. Capable of building strong client relationships and leading high-performance teams while ensuring compliance and effective governance.

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Spend Management ExpertiseFinancial Compliance ManagementStakeholder CommunicationTeam LeadershipRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Spend ManagementFinancial AnalysisPerformance TrackingResource AllocationScope Control

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceConsensus-BuildingConflict ResolutionRelationship BuildingInfluencing Skills

Industry Keywords

Healthcare AdministrationBusiness AdministrationClient GovernanceC-Suite CommunicationSteering Committee Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead successful delivery of complex Spend Management domain engagements
Align Vizient resources, programs, and methodologies with clients’ strategic objectives and Statements of Work
Manage delivery teams across sub-domain areas to drive client value
Ensure financial improvement targets are achieved and foster strong client relationships and governance
Own engagement deliverables, financial outcomes, and compliance with the Statement of Work
Ensure adherence to the Spend Management Partnership Management Methodology
Build client trust, gain buy-in, and influence Financial Impact Agreements and strategic decisions
Manage resource allocation, scope control, and risk management
Track key performance indicators and communicate issues to stakeholders
Establish and lead Vizient/client governance structures, including Steering Committee meetings and C-Suite updates
Maintain financial compliance and safeguard quality control
Coach and guide teams while fostering a high-performance culture
Develop relationships with clients and suppliers
Craft and deliver communications to senior executive-level audiences
Facilitate internal and external meetings and secure signoffs on critical milestones
Manage engagement scope, timelines, financials, risks, and dependencies
Track value, velocity, and satisfaction using quantitative and qualitative measures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant degree preferred; not required
Master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or a closely related field desired; not required
10 or more years of relevant experience required
Extensive experience in spend management within a supplier, hospital system, or consulting required
Ability to make effective and efficient strategic decisions and exercise prudent judgment
Executive presence and strong communication skills
Ability to rapidly build trust, relationships, and credibility
Ability to promote and preserve Vizient culture, including work ethic, helpfulness, compassion, integrity, and character
Ability to work positively with a wide range of individuals and groups
Excellent consensus-building and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to positively influence, inspire, and motivate people’s behaviors and actions
Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits plan
Incentive eligible
Opportunities for personal and professional development