Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Vendor Manager / Technology Vendor Management Lead to drive strategic vendor management initiatives within a large enterprise technology environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in IT Vendor Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Lifecycle Management, Technology Outsourcing, and Vendor Governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end IT vendor management and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Manage vendor contracts, RFPs, SOWs, vendor agreements, and contract lifecycle activities.
- Develop vendor strategies aligned with technology operations and business objectives.
- Oversee vendor performance, service delivery, compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Manage vendor budgets, resource planning, financial forecasting, and cost optimization.
- Partner with senior leadership, procurement, finance, technology, and business stakeholders.
- Lead vendor selection, bid management, contract negotiations, and supplier evaluations.
- Identify operational risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Drive cross-functional initiatives and provide executive-level reporting.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience in enterprise IT Vendor Management, Technology Sourcing, or Supplier Management.
- Expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor governance, and contract lifecycle management.
- Experience managing large-scale technology vendors, outsourcing engagements, or managed services.
- Strong understanding of RFP/RFQ processes, SOWs, MSAs, SLAs, and vendor negotiations.
- Experience with vendor financial management, resource forecasting, and risk management.
- Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.
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This position is listed as contract and onsite.