IT Vendor Management and Contracts Lead
Core
Lead enterprise capability to maximize value and performance of strategic technology vendor relationships, serving as an intermediary between the organization, vendors, and partners.
Role type
Senior IT Vendor Management and Contracts Lead
Builds
Enterprise vendor management strategy, operating model, governance framework, and performance standards for technology vendors.
Domain
IT Operations / Strategic Sourcing / Contract Management
Required skills
IT vendor management, supplier relationship management, IT strategic sourcing, contract management, technology procurement, commercial judgment, leadership, executive communication, risk management, financial analysis, operational analysis, conflict resolution, partner management
Preferred skills
Experience with software, SaaS, cloud, managed-service, and developer agreements, knowledge of commercial negotiations and pricing models, experience establishing vendor scorecards and governance forums, ability to analyze financial and risk data
Technologies
SaaS, cloud, managed services, software agreements, hardware, telecommunications, IT services
Responsibilities
Develop and implement IT Vendor Management strategy, charter, operating model, and governance framework; Establish vendor segmentation based on criticality, spend, and risk; Lead executive business reviews and strategic vendor reviews; Partner with IT Strategic Sourcing on negotiations and contract changes; Establish and operate IT vendor contract-governance process; Ensure compliance with Vendor Contract Standards and Design Authority requirements; Establish controls and reporting for contract compliance and renewals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
