Senior Category Manager – IT Category Management, Strategic Growth
Vizient, Inc
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Irving • Colorado • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $88,900 - $155,500 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop and manage a low- to moderate-complexity portfolio of IT suppliers
- Provide excellent client-facing service to deliver value and cultivate long-term relationships
- Provide subject matter expertise across assigned IT spend categories to clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Develop and implement portfolio strategies focused on supplier and category growth by leveraging financial analysis, technology evaluation, and industry trend monitoring
- Develop and implement supplier negotiation plans that achieve meaningful value for clients, including creation and management of end-to-end RFP processes
- Partner with suppliers to grow revenue through high-value contracts, including development of growth plans, marketing and communication strategies, and internal outreach to elevate awareness of supplier offerings
- Solicit client input through councils or task forces and integrate feedback into contracting initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align solutions with client needs and market competitiveness
- Communicate industry insights, contract updates, and enhancements to stakeholders
- Lead periodic business reviews and strategic planning sessions with suppliers
Requirements
- Relevant degree preferred (Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, etc)
- 5 or more years of relevant experience required (healthcare provider operations; procurement or vendor management; technology implementation in healthcare provider settings; healthcare management consulting; business development; customer success; or implementation with an IT vendor in healthcare provider settings)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into strategic plans
- Ability to interpret financial reports, contracts, and other complex documents and apply insights to specific scenarios
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with strategic and creative problem-solving ability
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
- Willingness to think creatively and test new approaches to meet stakeholder needs
- Prior consulting or contract negotiation experience preferred
- Experience with AI tools preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits plan!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysissupplier negotiationRFP processesdata analysiscontract interpretationproblem-solvingbusiness developmentvendor managementtechnology implementationhealthcare management consulting
Soft Skills
client-facing servicerelationship buildingstrategic thinkingcommunicationinterpersonal skillscreative problem-solvingtime managementcollaborationadaptabilitystakeholder engagement