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Maxim Healthcare · 21 hours ago

Procurement/Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Columbia, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $85K/yr

1+ years exp

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.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Vendor managementContract administrationNegotiation skillsSoftware license managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

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

Preferred

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

Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, 401(k) + Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short and Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal benefits

Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays, Transportation Benefits, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program and Employee Discount Program

Company

Maxim Healthcare

Glassdoor3.5

For more than 35 years, our compassionate clinical staff members have worked selflessly to enhance the quality of life for individuals in our communities.

Founded in 1988

Columbia, Maryland, US

10001+ employees

https://www.maximhealthcare.com

H1B Sponsorship

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