Stanford Health Care's Technology and Digital Solutions team is seeking a Senior Manager of Technology Vendor Strategy & Operations and a Senior Technology Vendor Sourcing Strategist to join their team in Palo Alto, CA. The Senior Manager will oversee procurement, payment, and business operations, managing a team for seamless integration within SHC, while the Senior Technology Vendor Sourcing Strategist will handle all aspects of hardware and software procurement, including purchasing, invoicing, and contract renewals. As part of a mission-driven and collaborative team, you will experience firsthand the results of your work in a top-ranked Level 1 Trauma Magnet Facility. Join a team recognized for its HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence and contribute to Stanford Medicine's legacy of clinical innovation and educational leadership!

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Another Source's client,Stanford Health Care,is recruiting a Senior Technology Vendor Sourcing Strategist to join their Technology and Digital Solutions team in Palo Alto, CA. This is an opportunity to join an exceptional team that is helping to support cutting edge research to help save lives and change the future of medicine. Stanford Medicine has also recently won the HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence, a prestigious honor awarded for their use of technology to improve patient care!

Internally this will be titled Senior Vendor Strategist.

Benefits:

Stanford Health Care offers exceptional benefits and competitive pay to ensure our employees feel supported in and outside of their work. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards page: https://careers.stanfordhealthcare.org/us/en/benefits

Or visit this link to view the SHC Benefits Guide: https://cdn.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/SHCAUS/documents/2023-SHC-Benefits-Guide_NonRep_SEIU-FINAL-FINAL-1679468019788.pdf

The anticipated salary range: $123,000 - $200,000.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

Links to learn more:

https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2023/08/davies-award.html

https://tds.stanfordmedicine.org/

Department Website:

https://businessaffairs.stanford.edu/

A Brief Overview
The Senior TDS Vendor Management Specialist manages license, warranty and service agreement records for all hardware and software assets at Stanford Hospital and Clinics. This position is responsible for all purchasing, invoicing, and contract renewals of hardware, software, subscription services, and consulting.

What you will be doing:

Works with various TDS teams to obtain requirements for hardware and/or software procurement

• Provides TDS requirements to a variety of hardware, software, and services vendors and obtains quotes

• Understands vendor proposals/contracts and works with vendors to obtain clarification where needed

• Works with various TDS teams to facilitate vendor meetings, conference calls, and quote validation sessions

• Actively seeks to understand various technology needs and maintains a list of qualified vendors/suppliers

• Leads the planning and launch of RFIs and RFPs

• Provides meticulous analysis of spend data to identify sourcing opportunities

• Identifies and pursue opportunities to lower the total cost of goods and services to enhance total enterprise cost of ownership; provides supply planning and analysis; and conduct supplier performance and relationship management.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university Required.

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying. Required.

Experience Qualifications

• Six (6) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience Required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Prior experience managing vendor relationships

• Ability to evaluate and negotiate contracts and manage vendor service agreements

• Knowledge of IT software and hardware licensing methods used by various vendors

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to use judgment and make sound decisions

• Ability to work independently

• Proven self-starter and creative problem solver

• Strong orientation to execution

• Understanding of staffing and consulting processes, including SOWs, billing, and performance evaluations

• Ability to lead a project

About Stanford Health Care:

Stanford is a part of the top 10 highest ranked Level 1 Trauma Magnet Facilities in the U.S. Combining clinical care, research, and education, our team provides compassionate, coordinated and personalized care for the unique needs of every patient. As the only Level I trauma center between San Francisco and San Jose, Stanford Health Care delivers clinical innovation across its inpatient services, specialty health centers, physician offices, virtual care offerings and health plan programs. With a state-of-the-art hospital, more than 2,800 medical staff and more than 1,300 residents and fellows, Stanford Health Care is committed to making a lasting impact through research, education and clinical care.

About the Technology and Digital Solutions Team:

The Stanford Medicine Technology and Digital Solutions team was formed to provide the Stanford Medicine community with the most innovative technology services as efficiently as possible. Led by Michael Pfeffer, CIO and Michael Halaas, Chief Operating Officer and Associate Dean in the School of Medicine, the unified organization brings together the best of the School of Medicine and Stanford Health Care IT to enable new opportunities for groundbreaking work and compassionate care. Together, the Technology and Digital Solutions team will work to break down historic organizational barriers to enable even greater collaboration across Stanford Medicine hospital and clinics, and the entire University.

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

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