Account Director, Supplier Performance – MedTech
Vizient, Inc
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Chicago • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $102,400 - $179,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic MedTech suppliers, fostering senior-level relationships to enhance collaboration and long-term value.
- Lead the development and execution of account plans with strategies that align Vizient’s capabilities with supplier objectives and provider priorities.
- Identify and pursue growth opportunities in collaboration with internal teams such as Category Management and Data & Digital, with a focus on revenue retention and expansion.
- Navigate ambiguity and a matrixed organization with a creative, solution-oriented approach to address complex supplier needs.
- Utilize data analytics and performance insights to monitor supplier progress, identify improvement areas, and inform strategic decisions.
- Lead joint planning processes and business reviews with suppliers, ensuring initiatives are completed on time and achieve desired outcomes.
- Hold internal stakeholders and supplier partners accountable for progress against strategic initiatives, driving timely execution and measurable results.
- Stay current on industry and regulatory trends within the MedTech space to anticipate supplier needs and provide proactive guidance.
- Contribute to Spend Management business unit and Physician Preference Item team initiatives to advance supplier performance and relationships.
Requirements
- Relevant degree preferred in Business, Marketing, Health Administration, Biomedical Engineering, advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MHA) desired.
- Experience in the MedTech industry is required, ideally in functions such as product management, marketing, strategy, or program management, with a demonstrated ability to shape commercial or market strategies.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive accountability across complex teams.
- Demonstrated creativity and adaptability in solving ambiguous or novel challenges.
- Strong project management and execution skills, with a clear focus on achieving strategic outcomes.
- Excellent communication and executive presence, with experience engaging C-suite leaders.
- Comfort using data to generate insights, guide strategic decisions, and measure impact.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Benefits
- extensive opportunities for personal and professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
data analyticsproject managementstrategic planningaccount managementperformance insightsrevenue retentionbusiness reviewsmarket strategiesprogram managementcommercial strategies
Soft skills
leadershipcreativityadaptabilitycommunicationexecutive presencecollaborationproblem-solvingaccountabilitystrategic thinkingrelationship management
Certifications
MBAMHA