IT Vendor Management Analyst III

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$37 - $62•Remote

About The Position

Banner Health is seeking an IT Vendor Manager III to join their IT Vendor Management team. This team is responsible for supporting contracts related to IT purchases for all Banner facilities and corporate departments. In this role, you will work on agreements and negotiate with vendors on new purchases, renewals, potential vendor issues, and invoice disputes. The position requires flexibility as daily plans can change. You will partner with vendors, the legal department, IT finance, the IT intake and demand team, the compliance department, business owners, IT solution owners, and IT Sr. Leaders. This is a remote position, requiring work Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Remote work is only permitted for residents of specific states: AL, AK, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV & WY. Banner Health offers a variety of benefits and rewards to support employee health and financial security. Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your experience in a nationally-recognized healthcare leader, with diverse career options across various disciplines.

Requirements

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; and 4 years of progressive experience in IT vendor management, strategic sourcing, or procurement operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical, financial, problem solving, conflict resolution, and strategic planning skills, including experience with ROI and total cost of ownership analysis.
Proficiency in vendor management systems and advanced reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

Vendor management in a healthcare setting is highly desirable.
Experience in a large or highly matrixed organization is also highly desirable.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of IT vendor management strategies to maximize return on investment (ROI) and operational efficiency.
Manage IT Vendor management process enhancement and redesign efforts to streamline delivery. Review, analyze and make recommendations regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and processes.
Manage IT vendor relationships. Oversee IT vendor performance evaluations and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
Work independently and with a team with minimal oversight to negotiate high-value IT contracts and ensure favorable outcomes for the organization.
Develop comprehensive metrics, KPI's and reporting mechanisms for executive-level presentations and decision making.
Assist, develop, implement and serve as a subject matter expert on IT vendor management policies and best practices.
Collaborate with finance and legal teams to manage budgets, total cost of ownership, and compliance risks.
Mentor junior team members, providing guidance and training on IT vendor management practices. Provide training and coach customers on the management of IT vendor relationships and contracts.
Partner with internal stakeholders to align IT vendor performance with organizational objectives. Communicate effectively with leaders at all levels of the organization.