Associate Principal, Spend Management Delivery- Northeast

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Summary:

In this role, you will build and lead client strategies through collaborative account planning, driving spend optimization and partnership growth aligned with client priorities. You will serve as the executive-level point of contact for C-suite and supply chain leaders, ensuring alignment of strategic objectives, managing client risk, and advancing performance improvement initiatives that deliver measurable and sustainable outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Build and sustain trust-based relationships with C-suite and senior executives.
• Develop and execute multi-year account strategies aligned with client priorities and organizational goals.
• Leverage data and insights to identify challenges, uncover opportunities, and present actionable recommendations.
• Interpret financial metrics and business drivers to inform strategies and measure value creation.
• Anticipate industry trends and guide clients through evolving market conditions.
• Partner across internal business units to align resources and solutions with client needs.
• Facilitate productive executive-level discussions that influence decision-making and strategy direction.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities that deepen client relationships and expand revenue.
• Represent the organization with professionalism, credibility, and executive presence.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 10 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in healthcare supply chain operations, strategic account management, or consulting within complex environments.
• Proven ability to manage executive relationships and drive measurable performance improvement.
• Strong financial, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influence abilities.
• Demonstrated executive presence and consultative leadership approach.
• Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients' needs and timetables.
• Candidate must be located in the Northeast.

Estimated Hiring Range:

This position is also incentive eligible.

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

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