Senior Consultant – Indirect Spend

Vizient, Inc

. Lead multiple concurrent client engagements and initiatives, developing and executing project plans aligned with timelines, budgets, performance expectations, and measurable value .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $88,900 - $155,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation, with a strong focus on delivering measurable business outcomes. Proficient in leveraging analytics and artificial intelligence tools to enhance workflow efficiency and client deliverables.

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Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementContract NegotiationSpend AnalysisProject Management

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Hard Skills

Spend AnalysisContract ManagementFinancial ModelingData VisualizationBenchmarkingBusiness Intelligence ToolsRequests For ProposalContract ActivationAdoption ImprovementSupplier Negotiations

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementCommunication SkillsExecutive PresentationInfluencing SkillsClient Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Artificial Intelligence ToolsAnalytics ToolsProject Management SoftwareReporting Standards

Industry Keywords

HealthcareIndirect Spend ManagementConsultingPurchased ServicesMulti-Site Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple concurrent client engagements and initiatives, developing and executing project plans aligned with timelines, budgets, performance expectations, and measurable value
Analyze complex spend, contract, supplier, and market data to identify opportunities and develop strategic recommendations
Manage assigned supplier contracts and relationships, monitoring pricing, utilization, renewals, performance, compliance, and adoption
Coordinate contract renewals, amendments, supplier negotiations, pricing improvements, and cost-mitigation strategies
Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives, including requests for proposal, supplier-initiated offers, market assessments, and evaluations of new categories and portfolio growth opportunities
Facilitate client leadership meetings, supplier business reviews, governance discussions, and issue-resolution activities
Oversee client onboarding, contract activation, and implementation activities, coordinating documentation, education, and adoption strategies
Build and maintain client relationships, manage expectations, identify additional advisory opportunities, and guide less experienced consultants
Collaborate across the Indirect Spend Advisory team to develop reusable tools, analytical frameworks, reporting standards, and process improvements
Leverage approved technology, analytics, and artificial intelligence tools to improve workflow efficiency and client deliverables while safeguarding confidential information and validating outputs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant degree preferred
5 or more years of relevant experience required
Experience in consulting, healthcare, indirect spend management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or purchased services preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex client initiatives from discovery through implementation, delivering measurable business outcomes
Experience supporting healthcare organizations, health systems, hospital networks, or complex multi-site environments preferred
Knowledge of supplier negotiations, contract management, sourcing events, requests for proposal, contract activation, and adoption improvement
Strong analytical capabilities, including spend analysis, benchmarking, financial modeling, data visualization, and business intelligence tools
Excellent project management, executive presentation, relationship management, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior-level clients and suppliers
Experience applying artificial intelligence tools to improve workflows, analysis, or project deliverables while maintaining data confidentiality and validating outputs
Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits plan
Incentive eligible
Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development
Inclusive work environment