Lead IT Sourcing Agent
AscensionLocation: Remote Department: IT Sourcing Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time #TheResourceGroup #LI-Remote Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more This position resides under The Resource Group, an end-to-end supply chain partner to healthcare organizations across the United States, wholly-owned by Ascension. At The Resource Group, we build strong relationships with provider teams, working alongside them to improve supply chain operations and lower non-payroll expenses, all in support of delivering quality patient care. Responsibilities for this role can be found below: Negotiate contract pricing, terms, and conditions, including complex licensing models, with IT suppliers to minimize risk for all healthcare participants while achieving a competitive advantage in total cost, quality, technology, and supply continuity. Conduct analyses of sourcing data, market trends, benchmarking, and IT-specific factors to develop, review, and ensure defendable sourcing strategies are continuously improved and aligned with category, technical, and organizational goals. Ensure all sourcing strategies and supply chain processes are consistently applied, properly administered, and transparent in full compliance with all regulations, internal policies, and security requirements, while actively supporting risk mitigation. Develop and facilitate collaborative working relationships with Finance, Legal, Corporate Risk, IT stakeholders, and other teams to validate vendor capabilities and ensure contract terms reflect operational, clinical, and security priorities. Perform contract management and maintenance tasks throughout the lifecycle, including strategic review of new requests and expiration records, processing amendments, extensions, modifications, and renewals for both general and IT-specific agreements. Provide regular updates on category and IT strategies, supplier relationship management programs, and status of process improvement initiatives, including key performance metrics related to cost optimization, innovation, and service performance. Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred. Additional Preferences: All Resource Group associates embody the following soft skills and attributes: Nice, Bright, High-Energy, Inclusive, Willing to Give Away Power, Inspired by Mission, Invigorated by Change. In addition, we like to see: A Bachelor's degree 5+ years of professional experience Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and re…