IT Strategic Sourcing

Maxim Healthcare; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks

Retirement Planning with Company Matching

Employee Discounts

Recognition & Rewards Programs

Career Advancement Opportunities

Training & Mentorship

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is seeking an experienced IT Vendor Management Specialist in Columbia, Maryland. This full-time position involves developing vendor strategies, managing procurement activities, and ensuring compliance with contracts. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience in vendor management. Benefits include competitive pay, 401(k) retirement plans, and career advancement opportunities. Join a company where precision and collaboration are valued.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of vendor management or procurement experience in a technology environment.
• 1-3 years of contract administration/management experience.
• Experience in software license management (Microsoft, Adobe, Citrix) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, POs for vendor selection.
• Source and qualify IT vendors; maintain vendor database.
• Negotiate MSAs, SOWs, and pricing for products and services.
• Oversee contract renewals and monitor compliance.
• Collaborate with IS teams to resolve vendor-related issues.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IT Vendor Management Specialist

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.

Location: Columbia, Maryland (Hybrid role)

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

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks: Reliable compensation you can count on
• 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
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance
• Paid paternity leave

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.

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Employment Type

• Full-time

Seniority Level

Not Applicable