Stanford Health Care’s Technology and Digital Solutions team is seeking a Senior Manager of Technology Vendor Strategy & Operations and a Senior Technology Vendor Sourcing Strategist to join their team in Palo Alto, CA. The Senior Manager will oversee procurement, payment, and business operations, managing a team for seamless integration within SHC, while the Senior Technology Vendor Sourcing Strategist will handle all aspects of hardware and software procurement, including purchasing, invoicing, and contract renewals. As part of a mission-driven and collaborative team, you will experience firsthand the results of your work in a top-ranked Level 1 Trauma Magnet Facility. Join a team recognized for its HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence and contribute to Stanford Medicine’s legacy of clinical innovation and educational leadership!

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Another Source’s client, Stanford Health Care, is recruiting for a Senior Manager of Technology Vendor Strategy & Operations to join their Technology and Digital Solutions team in Palo Alto, CA. This is an opportunity to join an exceptional team that is helping to support cutting edge research to help save lives and change the future of medicine. Stanford Medicine has also recently won the HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence, a prestigious honor awarded for their use of technology to improve patient care!    

Benefits:   

Stanford Health Care offers exceptional benefits and competitive pay to ensure our employees feel supported in and outside of their work. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards page: https://careers.stanfordhealthcare.org/us/en/benefits  

Or visit this link to view the SHC Benefits Guide:  https://cdn.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/SHCAUS/documents/2023-SHC-Benefits-Guide_NonRep_SEIU-FINAL-FINAL-1679468019788.pdf  

The anticipated salary range: $146,000- $240,000 

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.  

Links to learn more:   

https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2023/08/davies-award.html  

https://tds.stanfordmedicine.org/  

Department Website: 

https://businessaffairs.stanford.edu/ 

A Brief Overview 
Reporting to the Executive Director, ITS Business Operations, the Senior Manager, Procurement and Business Operations provides direct oversight to core procurement, payment, and business functions supporting the SHC TDS department of over 850 FTEs. This position has a business focus rather than a purely technological focus and is responsible for the major functions of sourcing, procurement, and payment within TDS. The Senior Manager, TDS Procurement and Business Operations manages a team of managers, vendor specialists, and other personnel within TDS to organize and coordinate these efforts. He or she will work closely to align these TDS functions with core support units at SHC (including finance, accounting, HR, supply chain, contract administration, etc.) to represent TDS and to create seamless interaction for specialty services involving information technology. This position provides oversight and daily operational supervision to sourcing, procurement, invoicing, and customer service programs within TDS. 
 
 

What you will do 

• Recruit, develop, and retain a high performing team to support essential functions of the role 

• Create processes, practices, and procedures to provide purchasing for TDS 

• Develop and support a methodical approach to identifying and realizing cost saving opportunities 

• Assist with sourcing strategy development and execution - gather stakeholder and subject-matter insights/business requirements to ensure sourcing solutions meet business needs, identify process re-engineering opportunities to increase efficiencies 

• Benchmark SHC TDS contracts and pricing to market 

• Establish strategic alignment by linking TDS strategy with SHC’s business imperatives and a planning process that communicates effectively about costs, impacts, and progress 

• Identify programs to measure benefits, particularly productivity-related, to ensure value is being added consistent with the enterprise productivity goals. 

• Develop and build strong relationships with key TDS stakeholders and be recognized as a valued partner and influence business decisions 

• Continually improve vendor performance through effective contracts and vendor performance management methodologies 

• Leads the planning and launch of RFIs and RFPs and negotiates contracts 

Education Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university Required. 

• Master's Degree Business Administration/Management Master’s Business Administration Degree Preferred. 

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying. 

Experience Qualifications 

• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience, including three (3) years of supervisory responsibility Required. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Unique combination of operational expertise, business process management principles, planning, and analysis to drive operational effectiveness 

• Advanced negotiation experience developing financial decision-support models and negotiation support analyses. 

• Strong consulting, problem-solving, and conceptual skills, and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to identify, quantify, and drive change to realize cost savings opportunities 

• Ability to lead effectively and utilize social influence to achieve organizational objectives 

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and external vendors 

• Ability to negotiate, plan and organize, analyze and resolve problems 

• Ability to succeed in demanding situations, balance between technical and business interests, accomplish results through third parties, remained focused on given objectives, balance speed, quality and costs, thrive under pressure, and carry out responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment 

• Ability to communicate complex concepts in simple form to cross-functional departments or teams 

• Ability to mediate and resolve complex problems and issues 

• Ability to provide leadership and influence others 

• Ability to strategize, plan and implement change 

• Knowledge and depth and/or breadth of expertise in informational technology disciplines e.g., network operations, databases, software application and interfaces, computer operations, production control, quality assurance and systems management. 

• Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes 

• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement policies, processes, and tools 

• Must be a self-starter and can operate independently with minimal supervision 

• Expert proficiency with Excel, Word, and Power point presentations 

• Experience leading and developing vendor management resources 

About Stanford Health Care:   

Stanford is a part of the top 10 highest ranked Level 1 Trauma Magnet Facilities in the U.S. Combining clinical care, research, and education, our team provides compassionate, coordinated and personalized care for the unique needs of every patient. As the only Level I trauma center between San Francisco and San Jose, Stanford Health Care delivers clinical innovation across its inpatient services, specialty health centers, physician offices, virtual care offerings and health plan programs. With a state-of-the-art hospital, more than 2,800 medical staff and more than 1,300 residents and fellows, Stanford Health Care is committed to making a lasting impact through research, education and clinical care.   

About the Technology and Digital Solutions Team:   

The Stanford Medicine Technology and Digital Solutions team was formed to provide the Stanford Medicine community with the most innovative technology services as efficiently as possible. Led by Michael Pfeffer, CIO and Michael Halaas, Chief Operating Officer and Associate Dean in the School of Medicine, the unified organization brings together the best of the School of Medicine and Stanford Health Care IT to enable new opportunities for groundbreaking work and compassionate care. Together, the Technology and Digital Solutions team will work to break down historic organizational barriers to enable even greater collaboration across Stanford Medicine hospital and clinics, and the entire University.    

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.  

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis.  We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.     

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