Divurgent ยท 15 hours ago
Vendor Management Specialist - BioMed & Clinical Engineering (Contract to Hire)
New Jersey, United States
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expDivurgent is a solutions provider focused on what matters most to their client partners, emphasizing a culture driven by their ELITE Values. The Vendor Management Specialist will partner with BioMed and Clinical Engineering leadership to manage vendor contracts and performance, ensuring alignment with operational goals and governance frameworks.
ConsultingHealth CareInformation TechnologyLegal
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle for BioMed and Clinical Engineering vendors, including MSAs, SOWs, amendments, renewals, termination rights, and change controls
Coordinate negotiation strategies and commercial terms in partnership with Purchasing, Legal, and BioMed leadership
Ensure contracts align with defined operating models, coverage expectations, and service performance requirements
Serve as the primary VMO interface to BioMed leadership to define service scope, operating model needs, and commercial strategies
Support insourcing vs. outsourcing analyses, vendor transitions, and phased implementation or sequencing plans
Partner with leadership to rationalize vendor portfolios across biomedical and diagnostic imaging services
Lead and coordinate competitive sourcing events, RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs for BioMed, diagnostic imaging maintenance, and related service categories
Manage vendor down-selects, evaluation criteria, BAFO processes, and award recommendations in collaboration with Purchasing and IT leadership
Ensure sourcing decisions are data-driven, transparent, and aligned with operational and financial goals
Establish and monitor vendor performance management constructs, including SLAs, response times, uptime expectations, escalation protocols, and service credits
Track performance deviations and drive structured remediation plans in coordination with BioMed leadership and vendors
Support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and ongoing performance governance
Provide analytical support for cost reduction initiatives, benchmarking, utilization-based optimization, and contract rationalization across the equipment service portfolio
Analyze spend trends, rate structures, service utilization, and value realization
Support business cases for vendor changes, renegotiations, and renewals
Maintain portfolio-level governance artifacts, including: Vendor profiles and segmentation, Risk assessments, Value realization trackers, QBR and executive review materials
Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and executive-ready reporting for vendor performance, financial stewardship, and risk posture
Leverage ServiceNow and other enterprise tools to support vendor tracking, contract metadata, performance reporting, and issue management
Coordinate cross-functional alignment with IT, Cybersecurity, and operational stakeholders on connected medical device considerations, including cybersecurity requirements and system integrations
Provide lightweight training and enablement to BioMed leaders managing vendor relationships
Develop and maintain playbooks, templates, and negotiation readiness materials to improve consistency and maturity across vendor interactions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required (Business, Healthcare Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred)
5+ years of experience in vendor management, sourcing, contract management, or VMO roles, preferably within healthcare, clinical engineering, or regulated environments
Demonstrated experience working with major Clinical Engineering and OEM vendors such as GE, Stryker, Philips, Siemens, Canon, or comparable providers
Experience operating in immature or evolving vendor management environments, helping establish governance, processes, and performance frameworks
Hands-on experience with ServiceNow or similar enterprise platforms supporting vendor, contract, or service management
Strong understanding of commercial constructs including SLAs, KPIs, pricing models, and performance incentives
Preferred
Experience supporting large, multi-site health systems or integrated delivery networks (IDNs)
Familiarity with diagnostic imaging service contracts and operating models
Exposure to clinical systems, connected medical devices, or cybersecurity considerations
Experience partnering with IT, Purchasing, and Legal in complex sourcing environments
Benefits
Financial, Health and Wellness, and Community and Culture benefits
Team coffee breaks and happy hours
A book club
A grill master competition
March Madness events
A Divurgent Pets group
Team engagement programs
Company
Divurgent
Divurgent is a management consulting company offering activation management, clinical transformation, and revenue cycle management services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Colin Konschak
Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors
Philip Felt
Managing Partner/Board Member
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