Manager, Vendor Management
Core
Lead Core IT's vendor management function, ensuring strategic technology suppliers deliver reliable services and measurable value aligned to business priorities.
Role type
Manager, Vendor Management
Builds
Vendor governance frameworks, performance measurement systems, and strategic supplier relationships.
Domain
IT Service Management / Enterprise Procurement
Required skills
Vendor performance management, contract negotiation, stakeholder partnership, financial data analysis, risk mitigation, team leadership, governance establishment, cost optimization, root cause analysis, process design
Preferred skills
ITIL framework knowledge, enterprise-scale governance modeling, advanced negotiation, vendor analytics tools, continuous improvement methodology
Technologies
Vendor performance tools, dashboards, analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Lead vendor performance and relationship management, establish governance and escalation mechanisms, define performance metrics and reporting, partner on sourcing and renewals, coordinate escalations for significant issues, build and mentor the vendor management team
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership
