Senior Director Vendor Management

Surgery Partners Careers•Nashville, TN

10h

About The Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Develop and lead the enterprise-wide IT vendor management strategy, including vendor selection, onboarding, performance evaluation, and offboarding. Oversee IT procurement processes, ensuring alignment with budgetary goals, compliance standards, and strategic sourcing principles. Manage the full lifecycle of IT contracts, including negotiation, execution, renewal, and termination, in collaboration with legal and finance teams. Establish and maintain vendor governance frameworks, including SLAs, KPIs, and risk assessments. Collaborate with IT leadership and business stakeholders to forecast procurement needs and align vendor capabilities with technology roadmaps. Monitor vendor financial health, operational performance, and compliance with contractual terms. Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve procurement efficiency, cost savings, and vendor accountability. Provide executive-level reporting on vendor performance, procurement metrics, and contract status. Mentor and manage a team of procurement and vendor management professionals. Annual Workplan Development & Strategic Alignment Lead the development of an annual IT Procurement and Vendor Management Workplan aligned to enterprise priorities, financial goals, and technology roadmaps. Partner with Finance, IT, and business leadership each fall to review prior-year performance, identify strategic sourcing opportunities, and define next-year objectives. Build a clear set of measurable goals for the calendar year, including sourcing initiatives, contract renewals, vendor performance targets, and risk mitigation actions. Present the proposed workplan to executive leadership for alignment and approval, and track progress quarterly through performance dashboards and KPI reporting. Adjust priorities throughout the year based on business needs, budget changes, or new strategic initiatives. KPI/OUTCOMES: % of IT spend under active contract governance Annual cost savings or cost avoidance achieved Vendor performance rating improvement year over year Reduction in contract cycle time % of vendors asses for cybersecurity and compliance risk Stakeholder satisfaction QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred. 10+ years of experience in IT procurement, vendor management, or contract administration, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven experience in developing and executing vendor governance frameworks and procurement strategies. Strong understanding of IT products, services, licensing models, and market dynamics. Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in contract management systems and procurement platforms. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives. Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience managing budgets and vendor spend. Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account with an employer contribution Life Insurance PTO 401(k) retirement plan with a company match And more! ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS : Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Possible long hours as needed. The description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. If you are viewing this role on a job board such as Indeed.com or LinkedIn, please know that pay bands are auto assigned and may not reflect the true pay band within the organization. No Recruiters Please

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, or related field
10+ years of experience in IT procurement, vendor management, or contract administration, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience in developing and executing vendor governance frameworks and procurement strategies.
Strong understanding of IT products, services, licensing models, and market dynamics.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in contract management systems and procurement platforms.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience managing budgets and vendor spend.

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the enterprise-wide IT vendor management strategy, including vendor selection, onboarding, performance evaluation, and offboarding.
Oversee IT procurement processes, ensuring alignment with budgetary goals, compliance standards, and strategic sourcing principles.
Manage the full lifecycle of IT contracts, including negotiation, execution, renewal, and termination, in collaboration with legal and finance teams.
Establish and maintain vendor governance frameworks, including SLAs, KPIs, and risk assessments.
Collaborate with IT leadership and business stakeholders to forecast procurement needs and align vendor capabilities with technology roadmaps.
Monitor vendor financial health, operational performance, and compliance with contractual terms.
Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve procurement efficiency, cost savings, and vendor accountability.
Provide executive-level reporting on vendor performance, procurement metrics, and contract status.
Mentor and manage a team of procurement and vendor management professionals.
Lead the development of an annual IT Procurement and Vendor Management Workplan aligned to enterprise priorities, financial goals, and technology roadmaps.
Partner with Finance, IT, and business leadership each fall to review prior-year performance, identify strategic sourcing opportunities, and define next-year objectives.
Build a clear set of measurable goals for the calendar year, including sourcing initiatives, contract renewals, vendor performance targets, and risk mitigation actions.
Present the proposed workplan to executive leadership for alignment and approval, and track progress quarterly through performance dashboards and KPI reporting.
Adjust priorities throughout the year based on business needs, budget changes, or new strategic initiatives.