.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:Experienced and highly skilled Senior IT Asset Specialist responsible for managing functions within the IT Vendor Management Office, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing vendor performance and relationship management.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 doingDevelop and implement IT asset lifecycle management strategies and processes.Analyze asset usage and performance to identify opportunities for optimization and cost saving, partnering with system owners to implement.Manage asset management improvement opportunities.Track and analyze the company's IT assets to ensure they're used efficiently and are compliant with software licenses.Conduct regular audits to ensure IT assets are accurately inventoried.Work closely with the IT department to understand technology needs and assets.Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to negotiate contracts and ensure timely delivery of IT assets. When necessary, partnering with corporate procurement based on buying policy.Manage the disposal and replacement of obsolete or redundant IT assets.Provide regular reports on asset performance, cost, and lifecycle status
