Vizient, Inc

Vice President

• Lead Vizient’s capability for identifying, assessing, and informing the prioritization of growth opportunities within the Strategic Market Research & Industry Insights function
• Lead assessments of organic, inorganic, adjacent, cross-business-unit, and other growth opportunities
• Establish a repeatable, AI-enabled opportunity assessment process integrating market research, competitive intelligence, growth outlook, and business-unit context
• Translate evidence into comparable assessments and decision-ready insights
• Coordinate handoffs of selected opportunities to Corporate/BU Strategy, Corporate Development, and business-unit partners
• Design, lead, and continuously improve the growth-opportunity assessment process
• Define opportunity hypotheses, decision questions, scope, evaluation criteria, stakeholders, and required evidence
• Assess client needs, business-unit strategies, products, services, capabilities, data, technology assets, partnerships, dependencies, overlaps, and enterprise synergies
• Coordinate contributions from research, intelligence, business, marketing, R&D, product, strategy, and corporate development teams
• Evaluate market attractiveness, competitive dynamics, right to win, strategic fit, solution implications, value, investment requirements, risks, trade-offs, and dependencies
• Apply decision frameworks to recommend whether Vizient should deepen capabilities, enter adjacent spaces, coordinate across business units, develop solutions, partner, acquire, defer, or discontinue activity
• Maintain the opportunity pipeline, decision record, and structured handoff of prioritized opportunities for strategy development, business cases, diligence, partnership, or execution

Associate Vice President, Strategic Growth – Market Opportunity

• Lead Vizient’s market and client research capability within the Office of Strategy Management Strategic Market Research & Industry Insights function
• Establish the research agenda and lead the design, execution, synthesis, and communication of secondary research and targeted primary and quantitative studies
• Deliver the function’s highest-priority research on healthcare markets, client needs, market drivers, demand, emerging opportunities, and strategic uncertainties
• Own and personally deliver the market research fact base, market-driver framework, and integrated market perspective for the Vizient Market Outlook, Environmental Assessment, and 3–5+ annual strategic briefs
• Translate evidence into trends, strategic questions, trade-offs, risks, and decision implications
• Ensure the strategic market perspective is grounded in rigorous research and aligned with organizational research functions
• Lead strategy-driven client research with Marketing Insights and Product to understand evolving client needs, unmet needs, and willingness to adopt
• Integrate trends and findings into a coherent healthcare market perspective with business leaders
• Lead research readouts and decision-support sessions for interpreting findings, testing assumptions, reconciling qualitative and quantitative evidence, and determining next actions
• Provide research foundations for integrated opportunity assessments and environmental scenario planning
• Build research delivery capability through quality standards, methodology and source-evaluation protocols, documentation practices, and AI-enabled research workflows
• Author or quality-assure major deliverables and serve as a senior market research authority translating evidence into strategic decisions

Associate Vice President – Market & Client Research

IT Support

• Lead cross-domain architecture initiatives for complex enterprise programs and solutions
• Partner with business units, product teams, engineering, CorpIT, and shared services to align architecture strategies with business goals
• Develop and maintain reference architectures, reusable patterns, and enterprise standards
• Guide solution design activities by identifying dependencies, integration considerations, technical risks, and reuse opportunities
• Support modernization initiatives involving cloud platforms, API-first architectures, event-driven solutions, automation, and emerging technologies
• Evaluate architectural tradeoffs related to scalability, security, cost, supportability, risk, and operational efficiency
• Identify and communicate technical debt, duplicated capabilities, and enterprise architecture risks
• Represent Enterprise Architecture within governance forums, including Architecture Review Committee activities
• Mentor architects, engineers, and technical teams to strengthen architectural maturity and decision quality
• Create and maintain architecture artifacts, roadmaps, and technical documentation supporting enterprise initiatives

Enterprise Architect

Consultant

• Maintain internal and external project trackers, including project metrics, timelines, and financial data
• Develop presentations using quantitative, qualitative, and other relevant data to communicate project progress, findings, and future expectations
• Support consulting engagements through research, presentation development, meeting preparation, status reporting, issue tracking, and project budget updates
• Coordinate communication with sales, advisory leads, project teams, and clients to support engagement execution and timely project delivery
• Monitor project milestones, deliverables, and action items to help ensure projects remain on schedule and within scope
• Analyze project data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities supporting client recommendations and operational improvements
• Organize project documentation and maintain accurate records throughout the engagement lifecycle
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts and client stakeholders to facilitate project activities and achieve engagement objectives
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance project management processes and tools

Consultant – Indirect Spend

Pharmacist

• Partner with clients to design and implement pharmacy initiatives that enhance patient care, improve operational efficiency, and deliver measurable cost savings
• Conduct assessments of pharmacy and medication-management programs across health systems, infusion centers, ambulatory settings, and affiliated clinics
• Provide evidence-based recommendations grounded in regulatory standards, data analysis, and leading practices
• Incorporate industry leading practices and benchmark comparisons to develop strategic operating plans
• Develop detailed project work plans and provide hands-on implementation support
• Support consulting practice activities through the development, launch, and implementation of new or enhanced services, products, and solutions
• Engage hospital executives, clinicians, and pharmacy leaders to identify and implement opportunities driving financial improvement, operational excellence, and better patient outcomes

Pharmacy Executive III – Pharmacy Enterprise Servicers

Executive

• Serve as a spend management expert and coordinate spend management activities through the account planning process
• Engage client leadership across non-labor spend categories to understand strategic financial and operational priorities
• Develop actionable roadmaps and align Vizient solutions to address challenges, mitigate risk, deliver measurable value, and strengthen client relationships
• Lead development and execution of client account plans, project plans, and workplans with client stakeholders and Vizient resources
• Identify opportunities and recommend solutions using Vizient insights and intelligence
• Interpret data and guide the spend management delivery team in developing category workplan recommendations
• Present recommendations, benefits, and return on investment from Vizient tools and solutions
• Lead spend management renewal activities, including financial modeling, upsell opportunities, scope approvals, statements of work, and invoicing
• Develop spend management roadmaps, activate category strategies, and identify new opportunities within the assigned territory
• Conduct quarterly and enterprise business reviews
• Coordinate client education and lead internal spend delivery team meetings
• Maintain accurate customer relationship management data supporting revenue goals

Spend Executive

Procurement

• Lead a high-performing sourcing function or department and set strategic priorities, expectations, accountability measures, and operating rhythms
• Develop and coach leaders and team members through feedback, talent development, succession planning, performance routines, and follow-up
• Guide organizational change and support adoption of new tools and ways of working
• Oversee the lifecycle of 1099 contractor resource engagements
• Lead custom client sourcing and contracting strategies to reduce spend, improve efficiency, maximize value, and support client satisfaction
• Oversee opportunity assessment, contract planning, RFP strategy, supplier engagement, negotiation, implementation, contract maintenance, and value realization
• Develop customized contract and program portfolios supporting client ROI and measurable savings, revenue, and value
• Serve as escalation point for complex contracts, supplier negotiations, client needs, sourcing decisions, and cross-functional issues
• Partner with client executives, representatives, and internal stakeholders to negotiate solutions, implement agreements, and track program success
• Collaborate with Legal, Analytics, Sales / Client Executives, Information and Data Services, Operations, Compliance, and Category teams
• Maintain supplier relationships and oversee complex negotiations
• Evaluate performance using data, metrics, financial results, client value, savings, operational outcomes, and revenue opportunities
• Develop processes, training, governance practices, and systems for quality, consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Champion AI-enabled transformation with governance, quality, responsible use, readiness, and output validation
• Measure and communicate sourcing outcomes, supplier performance, implementation success, operational improvements, and client ROI

Senior Director – Spend Management Services, Sourcing

Software Engineer

• Lead multiple engineering teams through coaching, mentorship, performance management, and career development
• Recruit, develop, and retain engineering talent while building succession plans and strengthening organizational capability
• Define and execute engineering strategy, technical roadmaps, and modernization initiatives aligned to product and business objectives
• Partner with Product Management, Architecture, Security, Operations, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable software solutions
• Establish engineering standards, architectural patterns, and governance processes supporting quality, maintainability, security, scalability, and operational excellence
• Provide executive oversight for partner-delivered and vendor-supported engineering initiatives
• Review and challenge technical designs, architecture decisions, estimates, implementation approaches, and delivery plans
• Lead platform modernization initiatives including cloud adoption, scalability improvements, technical debt reduction, systems integration, and architecture evolution
• Drive modern engineering practices including Agile delivery, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, automated testing, observability, and reliability engineering
• Own engineering readiness for production support, incident management, disaster recovery, service reliability, and operational resilience
• Establish and monitor engineering KPIs related to delivery predictability, software quality, reliability, platform health, operational maturity, and team effectiveness
• Lead technical risk assessment, dependency management, capacity planning, and resolution of complex engineering challenges
• Build partnerships with product, operations, customer support, and business stakeholders
• Promote engineering excellence through continuous improvement, innovation, automation, and knowledge-sharing
• Communicate engineering strategy, delivery progress, organizational health, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership and key stakeholders
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement

Director of Engineering

Associate

• Support project-based client engagements involving system-wide strategic planning, including service line growth, ambulatory network, facility, and system strategic planning
• Execute analytical work within defined project scope, timelines, and level of effort
• Develop project deliverables, including market share summaries, market scans, market intelligence, market sizing, and service line growth analyses
• Perform advanced analyses, synthesize data, develop findings, and recommend strategies supporting strategic and business planning and executive decision-making
• Apply Vizient/Sg2, state data, and Strata data platforms and resources based on project requirements
• Partner with internal teams to troubleshoot data limitations and identify analytical solutions
• Build client and internal relationships through communication of expectations, findings, methodologies, and data limitations
• Determine qualitative and quantitative data requirements and incorporate competitive factors and Vizient/Sg2 differentiators into analyses
• Leverage advanced data visualization and data management tools to analyze complex information and develop visual narratives and client presentations
• Perform quality assurance and validation of data, methodologies, calculations, and analytical outputs

Senior Analytics & Insights Associate

Project Manager

• Support cross-functional teams throughout the full project lifecycle, with a focus on AI-enabled and data-driven initiatives
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with operational leaders, clients, and technical partners
• Apply critical thinking to evaluate complex problems, identify risks, and recommend practical, data-informed solutions
• Partner with clients to translate business needs into project plans and identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, or advanced analytics
• Drive project decision-making by establishing alignment on scope, timelines, quality, budget, and expected outcomes in evolving or ambiguous environments
• Manage project governance, review, and approval processes to ensure deliverables are documented and compliant from initiation through completion
• Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, decisions, and required actions clearly and proactively to appropriate audiences
• Monitor emerging AI trends, technologies, and tools to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery

Executive Assistant

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leadership within the Spend Management Business Unit
• Support senior executives and manage daily operations to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, and impact
• Serve as a key point of contact between leadership and internal and external stakeholders
• Handle complex and high-visibility assignments requiring discretion, sound judgment, problem solving, and timely execution
• Manage complex calendars, travel, meetings, and scheduling conflicts
• Prepare and submit expenses and review direct report expenses for policy adherence
• Manage communication flow, respond to inquiries, and foster stakeholder relationships
• Coordinate meeting logistics and changes across multiple teams
• Prepare and distribute correspondence, agendas, reports, and presentation materials
• Partner with executives to solve problems and navigate competing priorities
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements
• Support onboarding and training of administrative staff
• Provide backup support to peers and contribute to team efficiency
• Support team culture and employee engagement initiatives and events
• Support executive engagement in AI initiatives by coordinating meetings, tracking follow-ups, organizing materials, and facilitating communication

Executive Assistant – Spend Management

Affiliate Manager

• Serve as the strategic driver of revenue and growth for Vizient’s Spend Management business across Clinical, Non-Clinical, and P2P/Integrated SC Services
• Identify penetration opportunities and shape high-value spend management solutions for complex members
• Guide solution design, category strategy alignment, and comprehensive engagement planning as the spend management subject matter expert
• Assess clinical value and operational and strategic challenges to craft data-driven recommendations
• Manage deal risks, pricing strategy, and solution viability to protect profitability and margin performance
• Build trusted advisor relationships with Spend Executives, Engagement Leads, and Enterprise Principals
• Partner with account teams, category subject matter experts, and consulting leaders to align resources and delivery
• Identify and execute upsell and cross-sell opportunities
• Analyze bookings, revenue trends, and performance metrics to inform decisions and forecast outcomes
• Monitor spend management pipeline performance and opportunity progression
• Improve sales processes in CRM staging to remove roadblocks and accelerate deal closure
• Maintain accountability for growth, profitability, and sales targets

Principal, Spend Management Performance Partner

AI Engineer

• Define and drive the enterprise AI adoption and enablement strategy
• Establish and scale frameworks for AI training, certification programs, communities of practice, and champion networks
• Develop and operationalize a persona-based AI solutioning model, including use case intake, prioritization, and enterprise scaling
• Create and implement measurement frameworks tracking adoption, engagement, productivity outcomes, and business value
• Establish governance models for AI tools, use case lifecycle management, and responsible solution scaling
• Translate insights, metrics, and outcomes into executive-level communications and strategic recommendations
• Partner with Business Technology Product Owners and Technical Leads to align enablement strategies with product capabilities and roadmaps
• Collaborate with Organizational Change Management, Enterprise Learning & Development, and Strategic Communications teams
• Influence senior stakeholders across IT, DEX, and business units to drive adoption and remove barriers
• Lead, coach, and develop up to two direct reports

Lead AI Solutions Partner

• Support development and execution of category strategies for assigned product and service categories
• Manage sourcing initiatives from opportunity identification through implementation
• Conduct category, market, supplier, utilization, and spend analyses
• Develop sourcing plans, project timelines, stakeholder engagement strategies, and implementation approaches
• Research market conditions, emerging technologies, supplier capabilities, and industry trends
• Collaborate with client sourcing representatives, clinicians, physicians, value analysis leaders, and operational stakeholders
• Support stakeholder committees through agenda development, meeting facilitation, documentation, and follow-up
• Gather business requirements and identify opportunities to improve quality, standardization, service, and cost performance
• Provide category insights and recommendations for stakeholder decision-making
• Support RFIs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, sourcing event deliverables, negotiations, contract development, and implementation planning
• Analyze supplier proposals and contract opportunities to identify savings, value-added services, and operational improvements
• Coordinate contract implementation and ongoing supplier management
• Evaluate client spend, utilization, and contract performance data to identify savings and optimization opportunities
• Develop analyses and presentations supporting strategic sourcing recommendations
• Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and supplier developments
• Support annual operational, financial, and category performance objectives
• Leverage approved AI tools to enhance productivity, research, analysis, communications, and work quality

Senior Category Management Executive – Indirect

Director

• Develop and lead comprehensive category strategies for assigned portfolios
• Serve as the primary category subject matter expert and strategic advisor
• Identify category opportunities through spend, utilization, supplier performance, market conditions, and member-priority analysis
• Establish plans driving value realization, standardization, innovation, risk mitigation, and cost optimization
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including opportunity assessment, requirements development, RFI/RFP execution, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contract development, and implementation
• Develop and negotiate complex supplier business, financial, operational, and contractual terms
• Build consensus among client stakeholders, suppliers, and Vizient teams
• Lead stakeholder committees and facilitate sourcing and contracting decision discussions
• Present strategies, recommendations, and outcomes to executive audiences
• Manage a complex category portfolio across sourcing, contracting, analytics, implementation, and value analysis teams
• Monitor market, regulatory, supply chain, legal, competitive, supplier, and category developments
• Mentor team members and represent Vizient in supplier, member, and industry engagements
• Evaluate spend, utilization, supplier, and market data
• Identify savings, standardization, quality improvement, technology adoption, and operational-efficiency opportunities
• Partner with internal teams to achieve portfolio goals
• Apply and responsibly evaluate AI outputs to enhance strategy, intelligence, communications, and decision-making