IT Vendor Management Analyst III

Role overview

Core functions

• Lead IT vendor management strategies to maximize ROI and operational efficiency.
• Improve vendor management processes and recommend system or process changes.
• Oversee vendor performance evaluations and advise leadership.
• Negotiate high-value IT contracts and seek favorable outcomes.
• Develop KPIs, metrics, and executive-level reporting.
• Help implement vendor management policies and best practices.
• Partner with finance and legal on budgets, total cost of ownership, and compliance risks.
• Mentor team members and coach customers on vendor relationships and contracts.
• Align vendor performance with organizational goals and communicate with stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications

• Extensive experience in contract negotiation, vendor performance evaluation, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in business, health administration, procurement, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Four years of progressive experience in IT vendor management, strategic sourcing, or procurement operations, or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to lead complex projects and cross-functional teams; strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and strategic-planning skills.
• Experience with ROI and total cost of ownership analysis; proficiency in vendor management systems and advanced reporting tools.

Preferred qualifications

• Healthcare-setting vendor management experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in a large or highly matrixed organization is highly desirable.
• Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

Workplace and schedule

• The role is remote, Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
• Remote eligibility is limited to the states listed in the source description.

Compensation

• Structured salary information lists USD 37–61 per hour.

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