IT Procurement Manager - Examworks Group, Inc.

ExamWorks is seeking an experienced procurement professional to join the team as an IT Procurement Manager.

This will be onsite in the Atlanta, GA office Monday - Friday standard business hours. 

The IT Procurement Manager plays a critical role in driving exceptional cost savings, with a focus on enhancing EBITDA, while establishing and maintaining robust governance, contract management, and procurement processes within the IT department. This position requires an independent, consultative approach to collaborating with the IT Leadership Team and Business Unit Leaders on the negotiation and management of IT contracts. A strong emphasis on risk management is essential to ensure IT suppliers uphold the company’s commitments to its clients.

• Lead and own the contract negotiation process for IT, including the negotiation strategy, RFP process, value identification and performance against the contract post signing
• Work closely with Finance to understand the budget; ensuring associated processes are operating within expected thresholds
• Track and record all IT savings, including cost reduction; show procurement ROI on monthly reporting
• Create purchase requisitions; obtain and review competitive bids, quotes, and proposals from vendors and contractors; discuss evaluations and review with requesters and subject matter experts
• Undertake detailed analytical analysis where required to quantify, communicate, and tracks costs and benefits
• Provide pricing quotes for items and preparing orders with suppliers
• Research websites and contact vendors to gather technical information and prices on supplies and equipment
• Identify future opportunities for savings
• Work with the Director of Procurement and CTO to ensure the company has a robust and sustainable framework for both IT Procurement and supplier management
• Provide advice, information and guidance on IT procurement and service management by providing governance and support of best practices, ensuring that processes are implemented in a consistent manner and monitored in respect to time, cost, quality, and scope requirements
• Lead the development and implementation of policies, procedures, systems, and performance management frameworks for IT service management related activity
• Manage the reporting of all contracts including renewals, initiation, and vendor performance management / SLAs
• Ensure that suppliers meet their contractual compliance and cybersecurity obligations in line with ExamWorks client obligations
• Responsible for product support and warranties, leasing, maintenance, and software contracts, as well as hardware purchases, and license information; responsible for maintaining contract data
• Establish and maintain relationships with various suppliers and outsourced providers to ensure holistic, integrated approach is taken to the design, oversight, and development of services
• Lead the governance and management of supplier meetings to ensure the tracking of financial performance of suppliers against key performance indicators
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with service providers to create a 'one team' culture

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Technology or related discipline
• 7+ years of procurement experience
• 3+ years in IT Procurement (Technology, infrastructure, Networking, Cloud and Security)
• Certification in Software License Management a plus but not required
• Must demonstrate excellence in managing internal customers; skilled institutionalizing stakeholder communications for input and alignment; well-honed “radar” for stakeholder management
• Must have experience with software licensing and volume purchasing agreements for major enterprise system software suppliers; experience in planning and conducting software license audits & reconcilements
• Must have excellent negotiation skills up to the executive level and understanding of contractual negotiation, development, and law
• Ability to manage and prioritize critical activities independently in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment
• Must have effective communication and relationship-building skills required
• Must have high level of competency in key applications, including, but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint; Great Plains preferred
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met
• Must be able to work independently, prioritize work activities and use time efficiently
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Must be able to demonstrate team behavior and promote a collaborative environment
• Ability to follow all company policies and procedures in effect at time of hire and as they may change or be added from time to time

WHO WE ARE

ExamWorks is a leading provider of innovative healthcare services including independent medical examinations, peer reviews, bill reviews, Medicare compliance, case management, record retrieval, document management and related services. Our clients include property and casualty insurance carriers, law firms, third-party claim administrators and government agencies that use independent services to confirm the veracity of claims by sick or injured individuals under automotive, disability, liability and workers' compensation insurance coverages.

ExamWorks, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affords equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to protected veteran status, qualified individuals with disabilities and all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

ExamWorks offers a fast-paced team atmosphere with competitive benefits (medical, vision, dental), paid time off, and 401k.

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