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

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)

Manager, IT Vendor Management – Strategic Sourcing

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