Remote position

Would like someone with experience in monthly accrual splits and transfer maintenance renewals budgeting paying invoices and contract renewals. Excel Workday and APTTIO experience preferred.

Pay Range

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist in the coordination of contracts with the Business requestor Finance and relevant Technology Services Personnel to development the contract business terms (licensing pricing duration deliverables SLAs etc.) from initial concept through to execution
• Assist with HIT Department Budget preparation and information gathering process. Assist in identifying budget needs validates purchasing requests identify potential savings opportunities variance analysis to HIT spend to keep alignment with HIT Budget. Ensure contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are adhered to. Maintenance and tracking of all contract issues from initiation to resolution with proper documentation.
• Provide input to evaluation selection and contract negotiations for acquisitions. Provides input and maintains a licensing reporting system and reviews and audits information to ensure proper licensing is maintained
• Prepare and manage annual category sub category and IT supplier level investments for products and services for reporting and inputs into IT budgeting and strategic planning process. Improve IT spend management by evaluating spend to determine if IT is using other than preferred vendors and communicating with business to promote benefits of using preferred vendors
• Performing periodic audits of invoices to ensure vendor is charging negotiated contract prices or quotes work with accounts payable team to assist in invoice reconciliation issues
• Coordinate and process IT equipment and supply orders and deliveries with designated vendors. Submit IT equipment and supply requirements through contracts work flow as applicable.
• Oversees and leads proposals and communications for identified product/service opportunities. Negotiates with suppliers reviews and completes business terms and conditions and works with the Commercial Transactions Group to complete agreement.
• Participate in periodic status update meetings with Application Owners and Business users regarding contract negotiations.
• Acts as a resource for the project managers to ensure that project related standards are being utilized. Acts as a business resource by providing direction for various product processes (i.e. research return merchandise authorization (RMAs) warranties equipment quote assistance).
• Provides coaching and guidance to new and associate level team members

Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• Bachelors Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Computer Science or
• Bachelors Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Information Technology or
• Bachelors Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Business.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in a Computer Science Information Technology or Business Administration related field including computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite and experience in working with large-scale automated material management systems demonstrated sourcing and negotiation experience with major software suppliers and previous experience supporting IT systems on how they function.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• Broad understanding of IT software licensing
• Working knowledge of software asset management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the demonstrated ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization
• Ability to handle sensitive issues confidential agreements keen political acumen and an understanding of the political environment to know when to seek management assistance.
• Strong attention to detail
• Procurement and technology business knowledge including robust understanding of contract terms and contract execution
• Demonstrated ability to manage and follow-through on multiple projects/contracts simultaneously through process management skills
• Ability to work with analysis tools such as Excel and ERP financials to analyze data
• Knowledge of using at ticketing system to manage workload
• Highly self-directed and innovative
• A high level of understanding of the language and structure of technology contracts
• Ability to multitask work independently and prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely and accurate manner
• Strong sense of ownership urgency intellectual curiosity willingness to learn and improve

Preferred remote locations in IL WI NC GA

Fully Remote Role from these states: AL AK AR AZ DE FL GA IA ID IL IN LA KS KY ME MI MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NM NV OH OK PA SC SD TN TX UT VA WI WV WY.
Due to complex requirements remote work is NOT permitted for short or long periods in: CA CO CT HI MA MD MN NJ NY OR RI VT WA and working Internationally (this includes working while on vacation).

No relocation No Sponsorship or transfer of visa for this position now or in the future.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• This position requires travel therefore will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to a normal office environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program