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Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At **Hackensack Meridian** **_Health_** we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The **Digital Technology Services (DTS) Vendor Management Analyst** supports the strategic objectives of the Information Technology Vendor Management Office (IT VMO) at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) by overseeing IT vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and performance management. Reporting to the IT VMO Leader, this role is instrumental in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic alignment between vendors and the organization's goals.

This is a hybrid position, with occasional onsite visits required in Edison, NJ. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in contract life cycle management across XaaS, Software, Hardware, Network, and Managed Service agreements. Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities are essential, as this role involves frequent collaboration with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and key vendors.

In addition to a strong foundation in financial analysis, cost optimization, and risk mitigation, familiarity with contracting trends and vendor performance metrics is critical. Candidates with experience in infrastructure operations, highly regulated environments, hospital or industrial environment with experience in hospital related equipment, and IT strategy are preferred.

The successful individual will excel at identifying process improvements, building strategic vendor partnerships, and driving alignment between vendor management strategies and organizational goals.

Hybrid position (25% on-site)

**Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required** :

+ Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

+ Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in IT vendor management, contract negotiation, process improvement, consulting, or strategic sourcing.

+ Proven experience negotiating XaaS, Software, Hardware, Network, and Managed Service agreements. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Analytical skills, including financial cost analysis and risk mitigation strategies.

+ Familiarity with contracting trends, licensing models, and vendor performance metrics.

+ Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

**Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred** :

+ Healthcare industry experience.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

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HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.