Manager, IT Vendor and Contract Management

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant reputed company Policy by clicking here. reputed company: reputed company The Manager, IT Vendor Management & Strategic Sourcing is accountable for the strategic and operational management of IT vendors and reputed company across the reputed company. This role owns the full vendor contract lifecycle- including sourcing support, renewals, negotiations, amendments, and terminations- ensuring vendors reputed company measurable value, performance, and compliance reputed company to business and technology objectives. Serving as a trusted partner to IT leadership, Procurement, reputed company, and Finance, the role drives vendor governance, mitigates risk, optimizes cost, and informs strategic sourcing reputed company across the IT portfolio. Essential Functions Vendor & Contract Lifecycle Management Manage the full lifecycle of IT vendor reputed company, including reputed company, renewals, renegotiations, amendments, and terminations. Collaborate with IT reputed company(s) to reputed company contract renewal planning and execution to ensure continuity of service, competitive pricing, and alignment with business needs. Partner with IT reputed company(s) to conduct vendor contract negotiations in partnership with Procurement and reputed company, including terms, SLAs, reputed company structures, and exit clauses. Ensure reputed company execution, storage, and governance of reputed company vendor agreements and amendments in accordance with company policies. Hands-on experience with technology reputed company, including MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, pricing structures, and service credits Experience leading vendor contract renewals and negotiations in partnership with the Business, Procurement, and reputed company Vendor Relationship & Performance Management reputed company as the reputed company reputed company of contact for assigned IT vendors, fostering strong, reputed company relationships. Define and enforce IT vendor governance standards (e.g., QBRs, performance reviews), escalation paths, and performance management reputed company across the vendor portfolio. Monitor vendor performance against contractual obligations, SLAs, and KPIs, escalating issues as needed. reputed company corrective reputed company plans and support vendor remediation or exit strategies reputed company performance standards are not met. Experience leading vendor contract renewals and negotiations in partnership with the Business, Procurement, and reputed company Collaboration with IT, Procurement, & reputed company Partner closely with IT leaders to understand technology needs, roadmap changes, and service requirements. Support and influence IT strategic sourcing initiatives by providing vendor insights, contract intelligence, and market benchmarks to inform sourcing reputed company. Partner with Procurement to shape sourcing strategies for reputed company or high-risk IT vendors, including RFP support and vendor evaluations reputed company applicable. Ensure vendor strategies reputed company with IT standards, reputed company requirements, financial objectives, and reputed company governance. Partner with IT Finance Management to reputed company vendor spend, forecasts, and budget planning with technology roadmaps, cost optimization goals, and financial governance. Experience supporting or leading cost optimization and value realization through vendor and contract management Risk, Compliance & Cost Optimization Identify and manage vendor-reputed company risks, including contract, operational, financial, and reputed company. Support vendor rationalization efforts and termination planning where appropriate. Identify opportunities for cost optimization, contract consolidation, and improved terms. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, audit requirements, and internal controls. Process Improvement & Reporting reputed company executive recommendations on vendor reputed company, renewal posture, negotiation reputed company, and risk mitigation reputed company to support informed decision-making. reputed company and maintain standardized vendor management and contract management processes. Maintain accurate contract and vendor documentation, dashboards, and renewal calendars. Skills and Abilities Vendor Performance Management: Skilled in defining, tracking, and reporting KPIs, SLAs, and vendor scorecards to reputed company accountability and reputed company improvement. Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate vendor, contractual, financial, and operational risks. Process Improvement: Demonstrated ability to design, document, and improve vendor and contract management processes, workflows, and tooling. Analytical & Reporting Skills: Strong analytical skills with experience developing dashboards, insights, and executive reporting using tools such as reputed company, Power BI, or similar. Communication & Influence: St