• Support networking procurement initiatives related to hardware purchasing and supplier coordination • Manage operational procurement workflows including purchase order placement and approval routing • Partner with procurement teams to ensure orders are aligned with approved contracts, pricing, and SKU requirements • Identify and resolve blockers impacting procurement workflows or order processing • Ensure procurement tasks are completed within established service level agreements (SLAs) • Maintain procurement records, documentation, and operational checklists related to purchase orders and supplier engagement • Track procurement activity within internal systems and queues • Support reporting and analysis through data queries and dashboard development where needed • Develop operational documentation to support procurement processes and approvals • Work within enterprise financial and procurement tools to place and manage purchase orders • Validate purchase order details, contract pricing, and supplier alignment within procurement systems • Support process improvements and system updates impacting procurement operations • Collaborate closely with procurement teams, finance partners, networking teams, and other internal stakeholders • Partner with stakeholders to ensure networking hardware SKUs and orders are properly aligned with procurement requirements

• Support networking procurement initiatives related to hardware purchasing and supplier coordination. • Manage operational procurement workflows including purchase order placement and approval routing. • Partner with procurement teams to ensure orders are aligned with approved contracts, pricing, and SKU requirements. • Identify and resolve blockers impacting procurement workflows or order processing. • Ensure procurement tasks are completed within established service level agreements (SLAs). • Maintain procurement records, documentation, and operational checklists related to purchase orders and supplier engagement. • Track procurement activity within internal systems and queues. • Support reporting and analysis through data queries and dashboard development where needed. • Develop operational documentation to support procurement processes and approvals. • Work within enterprise financial and procurement tools to place and manage purchase orders. • Validate purchase order details, contract pricing, and supplier alignment within procurement systems. • Support process improvements and system updates impacting procurement operations. • Collaborate closely with procurement teams, finance partners, networking teams, and other internal stakeholders. • Partner with stakeholders to ensure networking hardware SKUs and orders are properly aligned with procurement requirements.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description - Analyze, negotiate, and complete simple and moderately complex IT-related contracts. - Analyze operational and financial feasibility, ensure internal/external compliance, and assist Lifepoint Health business leaders in making business decisions. - Coordinate the preparation of contracts and ensure their accuracy and completeness. - Review and redline IT-related contracts to eliminate/reduce risk to Lifepoint Health. - Coordinate financial analysis of IT-related contracts and IT-related business cases. - Assist Lifepoint Health business leaders with vendor selection through RFP/RFI process. - Review contract risk with Lifepoint Health business leaders; IT Security; Compliance; Legal; other departments. - Coordinate with Lifepoint Health accounting and finance teams to ensure proper vendor setup and invoice workflows. - Ensure accurate and timely entry of information into the Lifepoint Health Contract Management System and adhere to department policies and procedures regarding processing of IT-related contracts. - Conduct IT vendor and application inventory reviews. - Lead cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve vendor management issues. - Identify and lead contract and vendor consolidation opportunities. - Identify and lead contract cost avoidance/savings opportunities. - Demonstrate Lifepoint Health’s mission, vision, and values through job performance and interactions with Lifepoint Health coworkers and Lifepoint Health’s business partners. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, or similar major preferred. - Relevant previous work experience and/or military service may be considered. - Minimum two years’ experience writing, reviewing, negotiating contracts. - IT-related contracts preferred. - Healthcare industry preferred. - Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) preferred. Requirements - Contract management - Vendor management - Financial analysis - Business case analysis - Efficiently prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines with minimal oversight - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with senior leadership - Concierge-level customer service - Coordinate cross-functional teams and departments - Request for Proposal; Request for Information - Ability to travel as reasonably required Physical And Mental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities. - Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. - Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. - Repetitive motion of upper body is required for extended use of computers. - Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Company Description Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes: - 63 community hospital campuses - 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals - More than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description CLJ Consulting and Contracting LLC is seeking a Lead Acquisition Specialist to serve as senior Key Personnel responsible for leading acquisition market research initiatives and delivering strategic procurement analysis. This role serves as the primary client-facing technical lead responsible for planning, directing, and executing Early Involvement (EI) initiative artifacts, advanced market research efforts, and acquisition strategy analysis. The Lead Acquisition Specialist ensures all deliverables meet Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) performance standards and supports federal procurement decision-making through defensible analytics and executive-level reporting. Key Responsibilities - Lead the development and delivery of Early Involvement (EI) initiative artifacts including marketing materials, requirements analyses, and policy documentation. - Design and manage complex Request for Information (RFI) questionnaires including weighted scoring models, qualifiers, and conditional logic. - Conduct advanced statistical analysis to evaluate vendor alignment with federal procurement requirements. - Manage annual RFI questionnaire development and data collection activities. - Perform procurement research assessments and focus area assessments including sole source, brand name, and limitations on subcontracting reviews. - Provide analytical insights and acquisition strategy recommendations for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). - Produce business analytics deliverables including Market Research Analysis Recommendations, Micro Measure Comparison Reports, and Small Business Set Aside Reports. - Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure program deliverables meet QASP timeliness and quality standards. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in acquisition, business administration, public policy, or related field. - Minimum 8 years of experience performing work directly relevant to federal acquisition market research and procurement strategy support. - Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel (including Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, and Access. - Demonstrated experience conducting acquisition market research and developing analytical procurement reports. - Strong executive-level writing and analytical capabilities. Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting federal acquisition programs or OSDBU initiatives. - Experience developing advanced RFI instruments and market research methodologies. - Experience supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and acquisition strategy reviews. - Familiarity with federal procurement regulations and small business acquisition policies. Clearance Requirement - Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.