IT Sourcing Agent

Your future role at a glance Location: Remote Department: IT Contracting Schedule: Day shift l Full-time Salary Range: $87,463.00- $121,918.37 per year #LI-Remote #TheResourceGroup Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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. Benefits that help you thrive 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 How you’ll make an impact in this role Facilitate contracts and sourcing strategies that support enterprise-wide Information Technology (IT) initiatives. Negotiate contract pricing, terms, and conditions with IT suppliers to mitigate risk and deliver best-in-class value for participants, ensuring alignment with technical and operational needs. Conduct analyses of sourcing data, technology market trends, licensing models, and benchmarking information to develop sourcing strategies that align with IT goals and industry standards. Manage the full lifecycle of IT contracts, including software, hardware, services, and cloud-based solutions. Ensure amendments, renewals, and modifications comply with organizational policies, security requirements, and regulatory standards. Provide regular updates on IT strategies, supplier relationship management efforts, and key performance metrics, emphasizing progress in areas such as cost optimization, innovation, risk mitigation, and service performance. Collaborate with other agents and IT stakeholders to validate vendor capabilities, technical compatibility, and support models. Ensure contract terms meet both operational and security standards. Support risk mitigation by analyzing complex pricing structures, reviewing contractual obligations, and recommending revisions to protect organizational data. Ensure IT sourcing strategies and supply chain processes are consistently applied, transparent, and defendable, while aligning with internal governance and external regulations. What minimum requirements you’ll need Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 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 related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.