Director - IT Procurement

Location Address:

9521 San Mateo NE , Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113-2237, United States of America

Summary:

Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) is seeking an experienced and strategic IT Procurement Director to lead technology sourcing and vendor management across both the Health Plan and Delivery System. This enterprise-level role will drive value, mitigate risk, and ensure technology procurement aligns with PHS mission, business goals, and digital transformation priorities.

The Director will manage sourcing and contracting for IT hardware, software, telecom, cybersecurity, digital health platforms, cloud services, and professional services. The role will collaborate closely with IT, Cybersecurity, Finance, Compliance, and Legal teams, and serve as a key liaison to the CIO and CISO organizations.

Job Description:

Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) is seeking an experienced and strategic IT Procurement Director to lead technology sourcing and vendor management across both the Health Plan and Delivery System. This enterprise-level role will drive value, mitigate risk, and ensure technology procurement aligns with PHS's mission, business goals, and digital transformation priorities.

The Director will manage sourcing and contracting for IT hardware, software, telecom, cybersecurity, digital health platforms, cloud services, and professional services. The role will collaborate closely with IT, Cybersecurity, Finance, Compliance, and Legal teams, and serve as a key liaison to the CIO and CISO organizations.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:
Develop and execute enterprise-wide IT procurement strategies covering Health Plan and Delivery System needs.

Partner with CIO, CISO, and business units to understand technology roadmaps and align procurement accordingly.

Influence early-stage planning and investment decisions, ensuring procurement is integrated into IT project lifecycle.

Co-own/develop application and technology rationalization strategy, roadmaps with accountability on savings delivery.

Partner with IT leadership and IT finance on development of cost back/show back models.

Sourcing & Contracting:
Lead end-to-end sourcing and negotiation of complex IT agreements including software licenses, SaaS, IaaS, cloud, managed services, and enterprise platforms (e.g., Epic, Workday, Salesforce, etc.).

Drive total cost of ownership analysis, vendor consolidation, and cost optimization initiatives.

Ensure adherence to contracting policies, regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, SOC2, BAA), and risk mitigation standards.

Supplier Relationship Management:
Develop strategic relationships with key IT vendors to drive innovation, service performance, and issue resolution.

Implement vendor performance scorecards, service-level tracking, and escalation protocols.

Governance & Analytics:

Establish and manage IT procurement KPIs, savings tracking, and spend analytics dashboards.

Support internal and external audits related to IT sourcing, compliance, and third-party risk.

Team & Stakeholder Engagement:
Lead a team of IT sourcing professionals (if applicable) and collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Security, and Business Owners.

Educate stakeholders on procurement policies, contract lifecycle management, and best practices.

This business is to be conducted in the State of New Mexico

and is NOT a remote option.

Additional Job Description:

Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related field

MBA or relevant master preferred

Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in IT procurement preferably within healthcare or regulated industries.

Demonstrated experience negotiating enterprise technology and digital health contracts.

Strong understanding of healthcare IT, provider and payer systems (claims, analytics, care mgt), EMR/EHR platforms, ERP, CRM, Digital solutions, AI/Automation and cloud computing.

Deep knowledge of technology contracting, including licensing models, subscription pricing, data privacy, and IP ownership.

Familiarity with healthcare compliance requirements (HIPAA, HITECH, BAA) and cybersecurity frameworks.

Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and vendor management skills.

Proficiency with eProcurement and contract management tools.

Benefits
Benefits are effective day-one (for .45 FTE and above) and include:

• Competitive salaries
• Full medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Free wellness programs
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement plans, including matching employer contributions
• Continuing education and career development opportunities
• Life insurance and short/long term disability programs

About Us
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, it is the state's largest private employer with approximately 11,000 employees.

Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, employees, board members, and other volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than 700,000 New Mexicans.

We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.

About New Mexico
New Mexico's unique blend of Spanish, Mexican and Native American influences contribute to a culturally rich lifestyle. Add in Albuquerque's International Balloon Fiesta, Los Alamos' nuclear scientists, Roswell's visitors from outer space, and Santa Fe's artists, and you get an eclectic mix of people, places and experiences that make this state great.

Cities in New Mexico are continually ranked among the nation's best places to work and live by Forbes magazine, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, and other corporate and government relocation managers like Worldwide ERC.

New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore, and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.