Manager, IT Vendor Management – Strategic Sourcing

Job Description:

• accountable for the strategic and operational management of IT vendors and contracts across the enterprise
• Manage the full lifecycle of IT vendor contracts, including onboarding, renewals, renegotiations, amendments, and terminations
• Collaborate with IT Business Owner(s) to lead contract renewal planning and execution
• Partner with IT Business Owner(s) to conduct vendor contract negotiations in partnership with Procurement and Legal
• Monitor vendor performance against contractual obligations, SLAs, and KPIs
• Drive corrective action plans and support vendor remediation or exit strategies when performance standards are not met
• Partner closely with IT leaders to understand technology needs, roadmap changes, and service requirements
• Identify and manage vendor-related risks, including contract, operational, financial, and compliance risks
• Develop and maintain standardized vendor management and contract management processes
• Maintain accurate contract and vendor documentation, dashboards, and renewal calendars

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Supply Chain Management, Engineering, and / or Economics / Business focus
• Master's degree preferred
• Eight (8) years or more in Sourcing or Procurement / Finance Related required
• Strong product background and/or industry knowledge advanced required
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (word, excel, powerpoint, outlook) advanced required
• ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Benefits:

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• life insurance and disability insurance options
• paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave
• tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan

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