IT Vendor Relationship Director designs and implements the organization's strategic technology vendor management program to meet company needs and comply with required quality standards. Selects providers and oversees procurement of IT products and services to monitor and maintain operational costs and budgets. Being an IT Vendor Relationship Director administers the request for proposals process to vet the reputation and quality of vendor products. Negotiates service level agreements to ensure performance/quality metrics, responsibilities, expectations, and penalties are clearly defined. Additionally, IT Vendor Relationship Director works closely with managers and teams to monitor, maintain, and improve existing vendor relationships. Conducts regular business reviews to ensure compliance with company expectations, review issues, and develop solutions. May require experience with software licensing and hardware procurement. Requires a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. Typically reports to top management. The IT Vendor Relationship Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an IT Vendor Relationship Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Description:
Baptist Health is looking for an IT Director to join our team in Paducah, KY
Responsible for overall hospital information systems activity. Establishes and implements PC policies, procedures and standards, and ensures their conformance with BHS IS goals/objectives and procedures. Studies and projects PC and resource requirements including personnel, software, equipment and facilities and makes recommendations to management. Maintains currency in new developments and technology. Provides for the training of department staff and end users. Directs setup and maintenance of library and materials for end user reference and reviews department staff. Ensures that security procedures are implemented and enforced. Provides leadership in the effective use of internal data processing, automated office systems and data communications. Makes decisions on personnel actions (hiring, terminations, promotions, etc.).
Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and eight years related experience or five years direct experience.
Supervisory or project management experience required.