Sr Vendor Management Analyst

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation • Franklin, TN

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About The Position

We're looking for a strategic and data-driven Vendor Manager to lead advanced vendor governance, contract optimization, and performance management initiatives across our Digital Technology vendor portfolio. In this role, you will partner with leadership, procurement, finance, cybersecurity, and technology teams to ensure vendors consistently deliver against contractual commitments, support enterprise priorities, and meet evolving security and compliance standards. You will leverage your expertise to design reporting frameworks, lead complex negotiations, and identify cost and efficiency opportunities - driving measurable business value and operational excellence in vendor partnerships.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in vendor management, procurement analytics, asset management, finance, or operations
• Experience working with procurement or vendor management tools such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, ServiceNow, or similar platforms
• Demonstrated success in managing high-value technology vendors and driving measurable improvements in cost, compliance, and performance

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary liaison between senior technology leaders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to align vendor performance with strategic business objectives
• Lead vendor performance management activities, including SLA/KPI reviews, remediation oversight, root cause analysis of service issues, and escalations to executive stakeholders when needed
• Oversee the contract lifecycle for key technology vendors, including negotiation support, renewal strategy, compliance audits, and governance documentation
• Mentor and guide junior analysts, providing best practice frameworks for vendor tracking, reporting, and stakeholder engagement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree