IT Strategic Sourcing

Maxim Healthcare is seeking an experienced IT Vendor Management Specialist to develop and implement vendor strategies, manage procurement activities, and ensure contract compliance for hardware, software, and IS services. This role is ideal for professionals with strong negotiation skills and a passion for building vendor relationships that deliver quality and cost efficiency. Responsibilities Develop RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, POs, and business cases for vendor selection Source, identify, and qualify IT vendors; maintain approved vendor database Negotiate MSAs, SOWs, and pricing for products and services Oversee contract renewals and monitor compliance with agreements Collaborate with IS teams and business groups to resolve vendor-related issues Create and distribute vendor scorecards; lead review meetings for performance improvement Process purchase requisitions and approve invoices for payment Partner with Finance to align vendor strategies with budget goals Continuously improve vendor management best practices Perform other duties as assigned Skills Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience) 1–3 years of vendor management or procurement experience in a technology environment 1–3 years of contract administration/management experience Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple projects with exceptional attention to detail Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer literacy Experience in software license management (Microsoft, Adobe, Citrix) a plus Contract review and redlining experience a plus Benefits Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan with company matching Access to hundreds of nationwide vendor discounts Be celebrated through our awards and recognition programs Opportunities to grow within a dynamic organization Benefit from structured onboarding and ongoing development Company Overview For more than 35 years, our compassionate clinical staff members have worked selflessly to enhance the quality of life for individuals in our communities. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Maxim Healthcare has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.