VP, Regional Leader, Spend Management Services & Delivery - Upper Midwest Region

About the role

The Vice President, Regional Leader (VPRL) is accountable for driving sustained client value, profitable growth, and market leadership through the delivery and optimization of Vizient's spend management solutions for the Upper Midwest region of the U.S. This role serves as a trusted executive advisor to health system leadership and C-suite executives, translating complex analytics and supply chain insights into compelling narratives that drive action, adoption, and measurable outcomes. The VP, Regional Leader (VPRL) leads and develops high-performing account management teams, owns client P&L performance, and ensures alignment of Vizient's spend management capabilities across clinical, purchased services, and indirect spend categories. Success in this role requires deep healthcare supply chain expertise, strong business judgment, executive presence, and the ability to influence, negotiate, and coach at the highest levels.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, Talent Development & Team Leadership
• Strategic Leadership & Client Value
• Financial & Business Accountability
• Executive Presence, Influence & Negotiation
• Analytics, Insights & Storytelling
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience desired, MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10 or more years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare supply chain and spend management, including direct experience within provider organizations and/or leading complex provider-based supply chain functions (not adjacent or peripheral roles).
• Demonstrated success leading large, geographically dispersed high-performing teams with P&L accountability, delivering measurable financial, operational, and performance outcomes.
• Proven experience working with executive and C-suite leaders in complex health systems, influencing decision-making, and navigating executive dynamics with credibility and confidence.
• Documented track record of results, evidenced by clear, quantifiable outcomes (e.g., cost improvement, performance gains, growth, or transformation), not generalized responsibilities.
• Deep understanding of healthcare supply chain operations and how sourcing and spend strategies translate into operational, clinical, and financi

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