· Develop and maintain a comprehensive vendor management framework, policies, and processes aligned with organizational procurement guidelines
· Lead IT vendor evaluation, selection, negotiation, and onboarding activities in close coordination with Central Procurement and Legal teams
· Manage contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and legal standards
· Collaborate with Central Procurement team during RFP/RFQ issuance, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, and purchase order creation
· Continuously monitor vendor performance through KPIs, scorecards, and structured vendor review meetings
· Manage risk assessments for critical vendors and implement corrective actions when required
· Work with IT capability owners (Infra, App Dev, Security, etc.) to ensure vendor deliverables meet business and technical expectations
· Track vendor-related budgets, validate invoicing accuracy, and support Finance in expenditure reporting and optimization
· Drive innovation initiatives by encouraging strategic vendors to propose new technologies and service improvements
· Maintain a centralized repository of vendor agreements, performance reports, and ensure readiness for audits and governance reviews
· Provide regular reports and dashboards on vendor ecosystem health, compliance status, risks, and savings opportunities to IT and executive leadership
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualification required: Bachelor's degree in
Experience required:
Healthcare / hospital experience in health data