IT Software Sourcing Leader

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a IT Software Sourcing Leader.

In this role, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with Medical Center IT Missions (MCIT), IT Finance, Legal, and Vendor leadership to ensure alignment with NYU’s goals and objectives, emphasizing quality, innovation, competitiveness, efficiencies, and cost savings. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of different licensing models, cloud (at least +1 experience in either AWS, Azure, or GCP required) and software sourcing strategies. The candidate will play a critical role in analyzing spend data, performing market analysis, and leading the end-to-end RFx process. IT Software Sourcing Leader will report to Software Sourcing Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing Planning:

–     Contribute to development of annual and multi-year sourcing strategies and plans.

–     Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand current and future software needs in IT Software.

–     Lead end to end, IT Software sourcing projects (7 Step Strategic Sourcing Process).

Supplier Relationship Management:

–     Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with key IT Software vendors.

–     Conduct regular performance reviews and collaborate with suppliers to optimize service delivery and cost-effectiveness.

Negotiation and Contract Management:

–     Lead commercial and contractual negotiations for IT Software sourcing projects.

–   Provides subject matter expertise on technology contracts and terms including Master Framework Agreements, Software License Agreements (including SaaS, EA), Maintenance and Support Agreements, Product Agreements, to formulate strategic recommendations that deliver maximum value and achieve the best outcomes for NYU Langone.

Market Analysis:

–     Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging software technologies.

–     Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities.

Cost Management:

–     Work closely with finance and stakeholders to manage and optimize costs related to IT Software

–     Examine and interpret business needs pertaining to cloud and on-premises services

–     Utilize advanced analytical methods to evaluate expenditure trends, pinpoint cost-driving factors, and recommend strategies for optimization

–     Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive efficiency.

–     Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements to meet/exceed the annual savings targets.

Risk Management:

            – Assess and mitigate risks associated with IT Software category, ensuring business continuity and compliance with policies, procedures, and contracting principles, regulations.

            – Carry out all supplier due diligence as required. 

–  Takes ownership for sourcing issues and actively participates in their resolution.

Collaboration and Communication:

–     Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on sourcing strategies and objectives.

–     Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to provide updates on sourcing initiatives and performance.

–     Participate actively in shaping policies, processes, workflows, and system design and configuration discussions.

Other Responsibilities:

–     Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Minimum of three years, strategic sourcing responsibilities for various commoditiesboth products and services within and outside healthcare organizations of work experience in operational, procurement, sourcing. High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of procurement/sourcing process Desired Skills Sets: Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data in excel – Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Excellent customer service skills; Knowledge and understanding of sourcing/procurement. Ability to follow a process based on documented guidelines. The candidate has the ability to take direction form senior leaders in department

Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or other recognized certification

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

View NYU Langone Health’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $97,589.95 – $117,112.89 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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