IT Vendor Relations Manager

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As an IT Vendor Relations Manager with HCA Healthcare you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Job Summary and Qualifications This role is responsible for executing an established strategic vision for managing IT Value Added Resellers (VARs) and channel partners, with a strong focus on supplier consolidation, commercial optimization, and stakeholder alignment. The individual will lead the rationalization of the VAR landscape, define governance on when and how these partners are utilized and drive adoption of preferred partners across the organization. This is a hands‑on execution role responsible for operationalizing an established VAR strategy, delivering measurable cost mitigation, improved commercial structures, and increased value from strategic supplier relationships. Communicating effectively and working collaboratively across mediums with diverse audiences/stakeholders to achieve objectives amid competing priorities. Working knowledge of IT VARs is desirable. Major Responsibilities Execute on a VAR consolidation strategy, reducing supplier complexity and standardizing engagement models across the enterprise Help define and enforce governance on when and why specific VARs are used, ensuring alignment with enterprise sourcing strategies Analyze IT spend across VARs to identify cost optimization, consolidation and value creation opportunities Work on commercial and contractual negotiations to standardize pricing, discounts, and terms across VAR partners Manage, optimize and communicate partnership status and results with leadership, internal departments and customers Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (IT, Finance, Legal, Procurement and business units) to align to sourcing strategies Support organizational adoption of VAR strategy by influencing stakeholders to utilize preferred suppliers and adhere to defined processes Exercise effective listening and business judgment skills with a demonstrated ability to separate ancillary information from the primary content being communicated, asking appropriate questions to clarify and confirm understanding Ability to process and understand all information and facts necessary for effective decision-making Monitor supplier performance and continuously identify opportunities to optimize cost, service, and value delivery Apply strong project management skills for planning and execution of priorities Performs other duties as assigned Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement” Education & Experience Bachelor's degree Business or related Technology Field Required 3+ years of experience in Required 7+ years of experience in Preferred Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience Licenses, Certifications, & Training Certification by AHRMM, IACCM ISM, and/or NCMA preferred IT VAR Working Knowledge Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Behaviors Knowledge of contracting principles, vendor management, and product/service sourcing. Required Experience in negotiations with an understanding of contract implications in delivering IT products and services Hands‑on experience managing IT VARs and channel partners within a procurement or strategic sourcing function Experience analyzing spend data and translating insights into actionable sourcing strategies Required Ability to influence and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders in a complex, matrixed organization Honor our Mission and Values: Ability to build trust and act with authenticity to cultivate a culture of integrity, inclusion, and mutual respect Attain and Leverage Strategic Relationships: Ability to develop and strengthen collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to advance the care of our patients and the growth of HCA Communicate with Impact: Ability to deliver information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner to effectively engage others and achieve desired results Achieve Success through Change: Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation, remove barriers and resistance, and enable desired behaviors Drive Execution and Financial Results: Ability to commit to the success and financial wellbeing of HCA by challenging others to excel and hold themselves and others accountable for achieving results Benefits HCA Healthcare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support , including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learning more about Employee Benefits can be found on the HCA Careers website. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our IT Vendor Relations Manager opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr HCA Healthcare