IT Contract Manager Intermediate

Summary

Baptist Health is looking for an IT Contract Manager Intermediate to join their team in Louisville, KY

The Information Technology Contract Manager - Intermediate reports to the Director of IT Operations. This role is responsible for assisting with contracting and procurement activities for IT supplies, equipment, services, and maintenance. The Intermediate supports day‑to‑day purchasing functions, contract documentation, and vendor communications under supervision. Responsibilities include helping track vendor performance, preparing reports, and ensuring adherence to established processes. This position emphasizes learning organizational procurement standards, developing customer service skills, and building a foundation in contract management.

The Intermediate role provides growth opportunities by supporting higher‑level IT Contract Managers and gaining experience in procurement strategy and vendor management.

• Assists with the contract portfolio and conducts contract negotiations with vendors working in conjunction with resource councils and service lines, Information Technology leadership, and the IT Contract Manager Senior.
• Coordinates with legal as necessary to ensure terms & conditions are consistent with our standards and meet Baptist Health policy. Executed contracts should be in the best interest of Baptist Health.
• Coordinate and communicate contractual terms to other departments whose functions are necessary for the development, implementation, and management of the project initiatives.
• Participate in cross‑functional and project‑specific meetings assigned to the service line and serve as the IT expert on the contracting process.
• Provide contracting guidance, advice, instruction, training, and recommendations.
• Assist with managing system contracting application and ensure timely renewal of contracts. Coordinate contract reviews with legal as needed.
• Ensure suppliers, strategic partners, risks, and opportunities are in line with our strategy for supplier management.
• Facilitate executive and stakeholder approval for strategic sourcing scope and strategies, including providing details regarding complexity and risk ratings.
• Work with analysts to quantify and analyze data for appropriate groups and make recommendations for consideration of standardization or use within Baptist Health operating units.
• Work collaboratively with Supply Chain, Legal, IT Security, IT Leadership, and Hospital Leadership when necessary.
• Ensure contracting terms & conditions include Information Technology direction provided by the appropriate resource council, service line council, Vice President of Information Technology Operations, or Chief Information Officer.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with leadership and other system service teams and councils throughout the health system to identify and implement improvements and standardization with systems, services, and products, and then contract on behalf of Baptist Health accordingly.

• Bachelor's degree required with 2 years' experience.
• 4 years of direct experience in lieu of degree.

Relevant Work Experience

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.