Sourcing / Contracting Analyst (Remote Available)

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:  Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

SCM Sourcing VUMC IT

Job Summary:

The Sourcing / Contracting Analyst manages the Vanderbilt License Portfolio by providing licensing analysis and procurement to advance the software management infrastructure and service of Vanderbilt University.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages existing contracts and supplier relations for areas and products. Coordinate the acquisition, and renewal of existing agreements.

• Review, understand, and negotiate terms and conditions included in IT agreements.

• Coordinate the acquisition, and renewal of existing agreements.

• Interact with Legal and Purchasing staff as needed to implement new contracts and renew existing contracts.

• Monitor the termination dates of existing IT agreements

• Investigate and arrange for software licensing or volume discounts

• Make legal and financial arrangements with IT suppliers, deemed to be in the best interest of Vanderbilt University Medical Center

• Serve as the liaison between the Customer, Office of Legal Affairs, Technical Owner, and Supplier to negotiate Agreements

• Source, research, and become familiar with core computing systems in use at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

• Interact with Business Owners, IT staff, IT Suppliers, Local Support Providers, Local Area Network managers, Purchasing Agents, and people who hold similar positions at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

• Assist Sr Sourcing Officers with RFx’s

• Assist Sr Sourcing Officers with Supplier Reviews

• Negotiates contracts for continued cost savings and reliability

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with software licensing contracts

• IT sourcing & procurement experience

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees'