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Spend Manager - Allina Health

Vizient, Inc.
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Jul 29, 2025

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Summary:

In this role, you will support Allina Health in delivering high-quality, cost-effective care by driving contract utilization and implementing Vizient supply chain solutions. You will work closely with the Vizient Spend Executive and Category Management team to ensure alignment with Allina's strategic goals, enabling measurable value through cost savings, contract penetration, and supply chain optimization. This role will support execution of the Allina Health workplan, leveraging Vizient tools, resources, and analytics.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the development and execution of the Allina Health workplan in partnership with the Vizient Spend Executive and internal teams.

  • Activate and optimize Vizient's national and/or committed GPO contracts in alignment with the workplan and core supply chain strategies.

  • Identify and implement cost savings opportunities by optimizing contract tiers, improving procurement practices, and partnering with Vizient and Allina Health stakeholders to monitor GPO performance and address underutilized opportunities.

  • Collaborate with Category Managers, Product Advisors, and Analysts to coordinate implementation of supply chain solutions that align with Allina's goals.

  • Provide training and ongoing support to Allina Health stakeholders on Vizient tools and spend management offerings.

  • Assist in preparing and participating in regular client meetings and business reviews to report on progress, share opportunities, and address challenges.

  • Maintain awareness of relevant category trends and industry insights to inform recommendations and enhance client engagement.

  • Engage with suppliers on identified workplan initiatives in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

  • Ensure high service standards by supporting resolution of issues related to spend management tools, supplier interactions, or contract implementation.

Qualifications:

  • Relevant degree preferred.

  • 2 or more years of relevant experience required.

  • Background in Account Management, Category Management, or Supply Chain within a healthcare setting is preferred.

  • Experience supporting large or complex healthcare systems, particularly those with multiple sites or business units, is desirable.

  • Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.

  • Effective organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.

  • Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas) and PowerPoint required.

  • Familiarity with procurement systems and analytics platforms is a plus.

  • Willingness to travel to support Allina Health initiatives, onsite engagement, and/or cross-functional collaboration.

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Estimated Hiring Range:

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $77,400.00 to $135,400.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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