Program Services Director - Indirect Spend

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Summary:

In this role, you will drive the development and execution of sourcing strategies, including the introduction of a new indirect spend category, to deliver measurable value and foster contract commitment among Captis members. Leveraging existing processes and frameworks, you will innovate to build new solutions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will create insights, reporting, and operational workflows to optimize managed spend. By engaging directly with members to understand their contracting priorities, you will craft a unified strategy that aligns with Vizient's go-to-market approach and delivers impactful outcomes for all stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategies for program structure, processes, and long-term goals, including launching the indirect spend category.

• Partner with Vizient Indirect Consultants to operationalize insights and reporting for managed spend and value realization.

• Engage directly with members to assess contracting needs and tailor solutions for optimized outcomes.

• Collaborate with customer success teams to align member interactions and program deliverables.

• Implement tools or processes to enhance documentation of member interactions, ensuring transparency and shared understanding.

• Collaborate with contracting teams to implement contracts, onboard members, and identify new business opportunities.

• Facilitate council or panel meetings to gather feedback, influence decisions, and guide program strategies.

• Lead the SME Advisory Panel to foster strong member connections and support the Indirects program.

• Establish, track, and communicate program success metrics and achievements.

• Contribute to business reviews with suppliers and members to strengthen relationships and ensure success.

• Analyze program performance, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend process enhancements.

• Monitor revenue, sales, and cost savings opportunities through market analysis and reporting.

• Act as a strategic liaison and advisor, addressing member and supplier inquiries to drive program adoption.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred; advanced degree is a plus.

• 7 or more years of relevant work experience required, including expertise in healthcare, indirect spend categories and supplier relations.

• Proven experience in program management, strategy development, and stakeholder collaboration.

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in using tools and reporting systems to track metrics, identify opportunities, drive results, and support program optimization.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage diverse stakeholders effectively.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

• This position requires a hybrid schedule, with three days per week based in our Edina, MN office.

• Willingness to travel.

Estimated Hiring Range:

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

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