.Vantive: A New Company Built On Our LegacyBaxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.*Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.This is Where We Save and Sustain LivesAbout Us: Baxter's Mission:At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. Regardless of your role at Baxter, your work has a positive impact on people around the world. You'll experience a sense of purpose throughout the organization as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.Baxter products and therapies are found in nearly every hospital around the world, in clinics and at home. For more than 85 years, we have pioneered important medical innovations that transform healthcare.Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives, where your purpose accelerates our mission.Your role at Baxter.Main objective of the position:The IT Procurement Sr Specialist will be responsible for managing and supervising the purchasing lifecycle of all IT equipment, software, and services for our organization. The successful candidate will ensure that all IT purchases are completed timely and within budget with adherence to policy. Role to closely collaborate with multiple teams including global procurement, requestors, approvers, finance, accounts payable and IT leaders.Your team:At Baxter, our team values speed, agility, courage, and collaboration. We offer autonomy and a flexible work environment. Come join our team!What you'll be doingManage the purchasing process from requisition to delivery for IT hardware, software, and services.Track and report key functional metrics related to IT procurement.Manage and maintain IT vendor and service provider relationships.Manage IT procurement projects and coordinate with team members working on related initiatives.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements for IT hardware, software, and services.Collaborate with IT team and other relevant departments to ensure the IT procurement needs are met.Maintain accurate records of purchases and contracts for IT hardware, software, and services