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IT Vendor Management Specialist

Salary Range: $60,000 – $75,000 annually + $4,000–$6,000 Annual Bonus Potential

Optimize Vendor Partnerships. Drive Strategic Sourcing.

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.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

+ Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks: Reliable compensation you can count on

+ Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ Retirement Planning: 401(k) savings plan with company matching

+ Employee Discounts: Access to hundreds of nationwide vendor discounts

+ Recognition & Rewards: Be celebrated through our awards and recognition programs

+ Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow within a dynamic organization

+ Training & Mentorship: Benefit from structured onboarding and ongoing development

Key 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

Qualifications:

+ 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

+ Experience in software license management (Microsoft, Adobe, Citrix) a plus

+ Contract review and redlining experience a plus

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer literacy

Shape the Future of IT Vendor Strategy

If you're ready to leverage your negotiation skills and vendor management expertise to drive operational success, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team that values precision, collaboration, and innovation.

Maxim Benefits:

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

Retirement and Financial Security: 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

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

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare

Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.

Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.