Director IT Procurement

Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) is seeking an experienced and strategic IT Procurement Director to lead technology sourcing and vendor management across both the Health Plan and Delivery System. This enterprise-level role will drive value mitigate risk and ensure technology procurement aligns with PHSs mission business goals and digital transformation priorities.

The Director will manage sourcing and contracting for IT hardware software telecom cybersecurity digital health platforms cloud services and professional services. The role will collaborate closely with IT Cybersecurity Finance Compliance and Legal teams and serve as a key liaison to the CIO and CISO organizations.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908 we are the states largest private employer with nearly 14000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4700 nurses.

This business is to be conducted in the State of New Mexico

and is NOT a remote option.

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Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Information Systems or related field

MBA or relevant master preferred

Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in IT procurement preferably within healthcare or regulated industries.

Demonstrated experience negotiating enterprise technology and digital health contracts.

Strong understanding of healthcare IT provider and payer systems (claims analytics care mgt) EMR/EHR platforms ERP CRM Digital solutions AI/Automation and cloud computing.

Deep knowledge of technology contracting including licensing models subscription pricing data privacy and IP ownership.

Familiarity with healthcare compliance requirements (HIPAA HITECH BAA) and cybersecurity frameworks.

Exceptional stakeholder engagement negotiation and vendor management skills.

Proficiency with eProcurement and contract management tools.

Strategic Leadership:
Develop and execute enterprise-wide IT procurement strategies covering Health Plan and Delivery System needs.

Partner with CIO CISO and business units to understand technology roadmaps and align procurement accordingly.

Influence early-stage planning and investment decisions ensuring procurement is integrated into IT project lifecycle.

Co-own/develop application and technology rationalization strategy roadmaps with accountability on savings delivery.

Partner with IT leadership and IT finance on development of cost back/show back models.

Sourcing & Contracting:
Lead end-to-end sourcing and negotiation of complex IT agreements including software licenses SaaS IaaS cloud managed services and enterprise platforms (e.g. Epic Workday Salesforce etc.).

Drive total cost of ownership analysis vendor consolidation and cost optimization initiatives.

Ensure adherence to contracting policies regulatory compliance (e.g. HIPAA SOC2 BAA) and risk mitigation standards.

Supplier Relationship Management:
Develop strategic relationships with key IT vendors to drive innovation service performance and issue resolution.

Implement vendor performance scorecards service-level tracking and escalation protocols.

Governance & Analytics:

Establish and manage IT procurement KPIs savings tracking and spend analytics dashboards.

Support internal and external audits related to IT sourcing compliance and third-party risk.

Team & Stakeholder Engagement:
Lead a team of IT sourcing professionals (if applicable) and collaborate cross-functionally with Legal Finance Security and Business Owners.

Educate stakeholders on procurement policies contract lifecycle management and best practices.

We offer more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms nutrition coaching and classes wellness challenges and more!

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908 we are the states largest private employer with nearly 14000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

About New Mexico

New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.

Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains forests canyons and lakes to caverns hot springs and sand dunes.

New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path challenge your body in the elements or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking golfing and biking to skiing snowboarding and boating its all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.