IT Vendor Relationship Manager
Core
Manages the full lifecycle of vendor engagements and leads strategic sourcing for specialist IT categories.
Role type
Senior IT Vendor Relationship Manager
Builds
Strategic sourcing plans, vendor contracts, and performance scorecards
Domain
IT Procurement / SaaS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Contract negotiation, RFx process leadership, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, Stakeholder management, ERP/procurement systems proficiency, Third-party risk assessment
Preferred skills
SaaS organization experience, Compute/storage/networking knowledge, Contract lifecycle management
Responsibilities
Lead RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and supplier evaluations, Analyze market trends and supplier cost structures, Partner with stakeholders to align sourcing plans with business needs, Deliver cost savings and service level improvements, Lead commercial negotiations with Legal and Finance, Own contract lifecycle including redlines and renewals, Maintain awareness of renewal timelines and initiate renegotiations, Act as primary relationship owner for strategic vendors, Develop and track vendor scorecards and SLAs, Collaborate with Cyber, Legal, and Compliance teams to manage third-party risk
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC