Senior Director, Analytics

• Lead analytics strategy and execution across complex sourcing and category initiatives
• Direct advanced analyses of spend, utilization, supplier performance, market dynamics, pricing, and cost drivers
• Develop scalable analytical frameworks, methodologies, dashboards, and performance measures
• Translate complex data and analytical findings into actionable insights, business cases, and recommendations for executive-level client and Vizient stakeholders
• Partner with sourcing, supply chain, clinical, finance, and functional leaders to inform category strategies, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and implementation decisions
• Oversee analytics supporting RFI/RFP processes, including baseline development, supplier proposal evaluation, scenario modeling, financial analysis, and measurement of projected value
• Establish governance and quality standards for data accuracy, analytical integrity, consistent methodologies, and performance reporting
• Monitor portfolio performance and value realization, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and areas requiring intervention
• Lead and develop analytics talent while promoting advanced analytical capabilities, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and effective use of emerging technologies
• Build trusted relationships with Vizient leaders as a strategic analytics advisor and advance analytics capabilities supporting long-term client value

• Relevant degree preferred
• 10 or more years of relevant experience required
• Extensive experience leading analytics, business intelligence, decision support, financial analysis, supply chain analytics, or related functions within a complex organization
• Demonstrated ability to translate large, complex datasets into strategic insights, financial opportunities, and executive-level recommendations
• Experience with healthcare, supply chain, sourcing, procurement, or highly regulated enterprise environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of analytical methodologies, data visualization, performance measurement, financial modeling, and reporting practices
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams through complex, data-driven decisions
• Experience developing scalable analytical frameworks, governance standards, dashboards, and performance measurement approaches
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, problem-solving, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel

Demonstrates expertise in leading analytics strategy and execution, with a focus on developing scalable analytical frameworks and translating complex data into actionable insights for executive stakeholders. Proven ability to influence decision-making and drive value realization in complex, regulated environments.

• Analytics Strategy Leadership
• Financial Analysis
• Data Visualization
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Governance Standards Development

• Advanced Analytics
• Business Intelligence
• Performance Measurement
• Financial Modeling
• Analytical Methodologies
• Data Analysis
• Scenario Modeling
• Dashboard Development
• Supplier Performance Evaluation
• Cost Driver Analysis

• Strategic Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Presentation Skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication

• Healthcare
• Supply Chain
• Sourcing
• Procurement
• Regulated Environments