Senior Technical Procurement Specialist

General Description

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care,impactingpolicy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years.We are looking for passionate, qualifiedteam members, who can help make a difference in our agency, and most importantly, in our community.

Summary

The Senior IT Procurement Specialist is a key player in strategic procurement activities, aligning with IT goals and objectives. This includes leading the evaluation and selection of IT vendors, negotiating contracts, and overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of IT contracts. The role extends to managing the IT inventory associated with these contracts, ensuring accurate tracking, optimization, and effective utilization of resources. Building strong relationships with vendors, collaborating for innovation, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies are paramount responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Develop and execute strategic procurement plans aligned with IT goals and objectives.

• Lead the evaluation and selection of IT vendors, negotiating contracts to optimize costs and quality.

• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of IT contracts, from drafting to negotiation and execution.

• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, company policies, and industry standards.

• Manage the IT inventory associated with contracts, ensuring accurate tracking and optimization.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with IT vendors and suppliers.

• Collaborate with vendors to drive innovation, address issues, and improve overall performance.

• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of procurement professionals.

• Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in IT procurement processes.

• Conduct regular analyses of spending patterns and implement cost-effective solutions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, legal, and operations, to ensure alignment and synergy.

• Act as a strategic partner in supporting IT initiatives through effective procurement.

• Assess and mitigate risks associated with IT procurement activities.

• Stay informed about industry trends and potential risks to inform decision-making.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, industry regulations, and contractual obligations.

• Conduct regular compliance audits and implement corrective actions as needed.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a Senior IT Procurement Specialist or similar role.

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

• Leadership experience with the ability to lead and develop a team.

• In-depth knowledge of IT procurement processes, best practices, and market trends.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Supplemental Information

You can findadditionalinformation aboutthe Lake County Health Department,our culture,and why you should join our teamathttps://lchdcareers.com.

As a public health department, we believe in the science, data, and power of vaccines, like the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, to protect against and prevent illness. Therefore,we require all Health Department staff to receive the primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine as well as the annual influenza vaccineunless they have an approved medical or religious exemption.

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteranstatus,and other protected characteristics.At this time, you mustresidein either Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department.