Manager of IT Procurement & Purchasing

Description

Company Overview
 

HealthStream is the leader in healthcare workforce solutions. We help organizations work better by helping their people work smarter.
 

HealthStream provides the leading learning, clinical development, credentialing, and scheduling applications delivered on healthcare’s #1 platform. We streamline everyday tasks while improving performance, engagement, and safety – fostering a workplace where people flourish, and care thrives.

Why Join Us

At HealthStream, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of healthcare by collaborating with a team of talented professionals dedicated to innovation and excellence. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment where creativity and collaboration thrive.

Our shared vision is to enhance the quality of healthcare by empowering the people who deliver care – a commitment we have upheld for over 30 years through providing innovative solutions and driving constant growth. Join us in revolutionizing the healthcare industry and shaping the future of patient care. As a HealthStreamer, you will be at the forefront of healthcare technology innovation, making a recurring impact on the industry.

We’re proud of our values-forward culture that offers our people:
 

• Mission-oriented work

• Diverse and inclusive culture

• Competitive Compensation & Bonuses

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans

• Mental and Physical Health Support

• Work-from-home flexibility

• Fitness Center Reimbursements

• Streaming Good time off for volunteering

• Wellness workshops

• Buddy Program for new HealthStreamers

• Collaborative work environment

• Career growth opportunities

• Continuous learning opportunities

• Inspiring workspaces to collaborate and connect with other HealthStreamers

• Free employee parking at our Resource Centers in Nashville and San Diego

At HealthStream, our thriving culture encourages collaboration and values contributions, allowing our team members to continuously solve big problems and grow. We offer flexibility and paid time off to support work-life integration for all employees, including a hybrid work environment and Streaming Good volunteer day. For team members in commutable distance, HealthStream has Resource Centers in Nashville, TN and San Diego, CA. Our resource centers provide an inspiring workspace to collaborate and recharge as well as company-sponsored onsite social events for development, connection, and celebration.

We are committed to driving innovation in healthcare and ensuring that patients receive competent care from qualified professionals. As a HealthStream team member, you will help bring this vision to life. If you want to work for a company committed to its values and vision, HealthStream is the place for you!

HealthStream is an equal opportunity employer. HealthStream prohibits employment practices that discriminate against individual employees or groups of employees on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other category deemed protected by state and/or federal law.

Position Information

Position Overview

This role is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the procurement process for all significant technology spend initiatives. They will recommend and implement business processes, practices, and policies to operationalize an effective procurement process.  They will work closely with internal stakeholders to determine business needs, vendor selection, market analyses, and contract negotiations/renewals.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for adhering to all HealthStream security policies, procedures, and assigned training.

• Work with internal stakeholders to execute the IT category strategy, ensuring thorough cost, process, market, and technical analyses.

• Manage supplier selection, contract negotiation, and procurement operations for the IT category.

• Define IT sourcing strategies for technology products, services, solutions and digital platforms aligned to technology and business objectives and priorities.

• Present all pertinent vendor and/or industry trends to stakeholders and propose updates and improvements to existing strategies.

• Present executive-level presentations, business cases and papers in support of the sourcing and procurement strategies.

• Maintain and present market analysis to IT and business leaders regarding innovative product, solution and service opportunities.

• Identify cost-optimization opportunities and present a concise business case/plan to stakeholders.

• Provide proactive, high-value procurement and contract negotiation consultation to the business leaders.

• Lead the negotiation strategy and negotiation team for IT contracts during material sourcing events.

• Establish metrics and key performance indicators for the procurement process.

• Serves as a strategic advisor and liaison across Legal, Finance, Security, Procurement, and Technology stakeholders, including SVP, EVP, and C-level leadership, ensuring alignment on priorities and timely issue resolution.

• Create predictive spend analytics and reporting dashboards to support budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Lead post-contract value realization reviews to measure ROI and ensure contract terms are met.

• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes by leveraging procurement technologies, tools, and automation platforms.

• Act as a change agent to promote procurement's strategic value across the organization.

Qualifications

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Information Technology or a related field; master’s degree or MBA preferred.

• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or CPIM are advantageous.

• Experience (ideally 4+) in procurement, category management, or a related field, with a proven track record of delivering results.

• Experience in implementing business policies and procedures.

• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.

• Experience in leading Request for Proposal (RFP) projects and conducting competitive bidding.

• Strong quantitative, financial, and qualitative analytical skills paired with hands-on attitude, excellent attention to detail, and good business judgment.

• Experience managing enterprise-wide IT procurement initiatives, including cloud services, SaaS, and emerging technologies.

• Proficiency with procurement and contract lifecycle tools (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, Ivalua, or similar).

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive strategic procurement outcomes with minimal oversight.

Benefits

 HealthStream offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 

• Paid Time Off 

• Parental Leave 

• 401k and Roth 

• Flexible Spending Account 

• Health Savings Account 

• Life Insurance 

• Short- and Long-Term Disability 

• Medical Bridge Insurance 

• Critical Illness Insurance 

• Accident Insurance 

• Identity Protection 

• Legal Protection 

• Pet Insurance 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Fitness Reimbursement 

Are you passionate about enhancing healthcare outcomes and empowering healthcare professionals? Join the HealthStream team and become a HealthStreamer! Together, we can make a difference in the world of healthcare.