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IT Vendor and Contract Analyst
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC). Develop and maintain relationships with IT vendors .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in vendor management and contract oversight, ensuring compliance with company policies and effective communication with stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing contract management software and analytical skills to optimize vendor performance and cost savings.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Vendor ManagementContract ManagementNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Contract Management SoftwareExcel ProficiencyIaaSPaaSSaaSITILRisk ManagementPerformance Metrics DevelopmentBudget AdherenceInventory Management
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationCollaborative WorkDetail-OrientedAdaptabilityIndependent Work
Tools & Technologies
Supply Chain SoftwareProcurement SoftwareWorkday
Certifications & Qualifications
Vendor Management CertificationContract Management CertificationCIPSIACCM
Industry Keywords
IT Vendor RelationsContract Lifecycle ManagementSLA MonitoringE-Waste ManagementIT Security Risk Analysis
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesITSM
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and maintain relationships with IT vendors
- Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and IT vendors
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between vendors and internal stakeholders
- Oversee the full lifecycle of IT contracts, including negotiation, execution, renewal, and termination
- Ensure timely contract renewals and avoid fees or penalties
- Ensure IT contracts comply with company policies and receive legal review
- Ensure software passes IT Security Risk Analysis before signing
- Maintain accurate contract records using contract management software
- Monitor vendor performance against contractual terms and SLAs
- Initiate vendor credit processes when SLAs are not met, where applicable
- Conduct vendor performance reviews and address issues or discrepancies
- Develop performance metrics and reporting systems
- Analyze vendor costs and ensure budget adherence
- Identify cost savings and value optimization opportunities
- Participate in budgeting, planning, and forecasting for IT vendor services
- Identify, assess, and mitigate vendor, contract, and IT sourcing risks
- Develop risk management strategies to minimize disruptions and support business continuity
- Assist IT management with ordering and sourcing equipment for Network, System Administration, Technical Operations, and Biomedical departments
- Manage procurement processes transparently to support project planning and adjustments
- Assist in evaluating, selecting, and negotiating with IT vendors
- Lead quarterly, year-end, and surprise inventory audits
- Report storage or security issues and coordinate remediation
- Coordinate shipping, receiving, and the inventory lifecycle
- Lead E-Waste retirement and disposal, including vendor research, rates, shipping, delivery, and coordination with IT teams
- Provide reports on vendor performance, contract status, inventory, and cost analysis to IT leadership
- Maintain documentation of vendor interactions, contract changes, ratings, and performance evaluations
- Fully utilize contract management software to maintain contract documentation
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred; on-the-job experience in a similar role will be evaluated and considered
- Two or more years of experience in vendor management, contract management, or a related role is preferred but not required
- Education can be substituted for experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment
- Ability to learn and apply new software, organizational, and reporting skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Clear communication of ideas and details to individuals and groups
- Superior Excel skills, including building and working with complex spreadsheets and reports
- Exposure to supply chain, procurement, or inventory management software is a plus
- Contract management system experience is desired
- Workday experience preferred but not required
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Exposure to or high-level understanding of IT equipment is preferred
- Experience with IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS is a plus
- Familiarity with software and hardware licensing
- Analytical and detail-oriented approach
- Certification in Vendor Management or Contract Management (e.g., CIPS, IACCM, or equivalent) is highly desirable and can be substituted for years of experience
- Experience with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Ability to lift and move packages up to 50 lbs
Benefits
Comp & perks- Retirement
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Professional advancement and development support