IT Procurement Leader / Vendor Management

IT Procurement Leader / Vendor Management
DETAILS
Location: Milwaukee, WI (hybrid onsite 2-3 days weekly)
Position Type: 4M C2H
Hourly / Salary: to $75W2+ (based on experience)

JOB SUMMARY
Vaco is currently seeking an IT Procurement Leader / Vendor Management for a 4M C2H opportunity that is located in Milwaukee, WI (hybrid onsite 2-3 days weekly).  The IT Procurement Leader / Vendor Management will provide overall direction and coordination of financial controls, purchasing, and project sponsorship management of IT business functions within the scope of the responsibility of the CISO.  The IT Procurement Leader / Vendor Management will provide oversight for the IS capital and operating expense budget, procurement, contractual management process and controls, and the development and enforcement of hardware standards.  The IT Procurement Leader / Vendor Management will primarily focus on the development and execution of comprehensive technology acquisition process, including managing all functions related to planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise licensing and contracts. The IT Procurement Leader / Vendor Management will provide for cost-to-value analysis to identify, track, monitor, and report on key operational, financial and strategic measures that demonstrate that the performance is consistent and provides for a value-add service to the organization.

• Budget Management / Financial Oversight – Owning IS Department Budget Preparation / Monitoring Financial Performance with IS Leadership / Ensuring Compliance with Approved Budgets / Anticipating and Minimizing Variances / Aligning Division-Level Budgets with System Priorities / Recommending Areas for Financial Improvement
• Financial Metrics / Reporting – Developing / Analyzing / Tracking / Reporting Key Financial Indicators to Measure Performance / Control / Value Contribution
• Process Optimization / Operations – Designing / Implementing Tools / Processes to Improve Operational Efficiency (Invoice Processing / Contract Management / Workflow Mapping / Productivity Analysis / Budget Cycle Management)
• Benchmarking / Industry Standards – SME for External Benchmarks / IT Industry Standards (Financial / Operational Performance Metrics)
• Transformation / Change Management – Leading Divisional Improvement Initiatives | Advising on Leadership / Change Management / Communication Strategies
• Technology Standards Governance – Providing Oversight for Development | Enforcement of Hardware / Software Standards Across the Organization
• Executive Communication – Preparing / Delivering Communications to Stakeholders on Goals / Achievements / Risks / Progress Updates
• Vendor Management / Procurement – Developing / Executing Technology Acquisition Processes (Vendor Evaluation / Selection / Contract Negotiation / Service Agreement Management)
• People Leadership / Team Management – Overseeing Recruitment / Orientation / Scheduling / Performance Management / Career Development / Time and Training Approvals) | Fostering Environments Promoting Staff Engagement / Satisfaction / Retention
• Project / Program Leadership – Planning / Managing / Delivering Special Projects / Operational Initiatives / Cross-Divisional Assignments as Directed by CISO / VP Leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement / Business Partnership – Cultivating Relationships Across the Health System | Serving as Key PoC for Strategic Financial / IT Business Matters
• Risk / Issue Management – Proactively Identifying Risks / Managing Issues | Escalating Appropriately to Enable Timely / Informed Decision-Making

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• IT Procurement Leader / Contract Management (5+ years) – IT Procurement / Vendor Management / Strategic Sourcing | Managing Enterprise Software Licensing / Hardware Procurement / Large-Scale IT Contracts in Complex and/or Regulated Environments
• Financial Ownership – Owning / Managing Multi-Million Dollar IT Operating / Capital Budgets
• Technology Procurement / RFx – Leading End-to-End Technology Acquisition Processes (RFx Development / Vendor Evaluation / Selection / Negotiation / Contract Management)
• Vendor Management / Licensing (deep knowledge) – Applying IT Vendor Management Best Practices | Software Asset Management (SAM) / Enterprise Licensing Models (Microsoft / Oracle / VMware / SaaS / Hardware Standards Governance)
• Contract / SLA Management – Managing Contract Lifecycle (Drafting / Execution / Renewals) and Enforcing SLAs With Focus on Cost-to-Value Optimization
• Financial Management / Analysis – Performing Financial Analysis (Budgeting / Forecasting / Variance Analysis / Cost Modeling) / Developing Executive-Level Financial Reporting
• Governance Frameworks (familiarity) – ITIL / COBIT | Supporting Process Standardization / Compliance
• People Leadership – Recruit / Develop / Mentor / Manage High-Performing Procurement or Vendor Management Teams
• Executive Communication / Influence – Delivering Strong Negotiation / Communication / Presentation Skills | Effectively Influencing CISO / VP / Cross-Functional Leadership
• Analytical / Problem Solving – Translating Complex Financial / Operational Data into Actionable Insights via Strong Analytical Capabilities
• Process Improvement / Change Management – Driving Operational Efficiency / Continuous Improvement / Organizational Change Initiatives

PREFERRED (not required)

• Certifications – CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) / CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Chain) / ITIL / PMP (Project Management Professional) / CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• Procurement Tools (hands-on) – Coupa / Ariba / ServiceNow / Similar eProcurement Platforms

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.