Sr. IT Vendor Relationship Manager

Description

• Schedule and coordinate vendor meetings as needed
• Negotiates pricing with new and existing vendors to ensure optimal cost, and recommends process, service, or technology improvements that will result in cost optimization, improved productivity, and/or service performance
• Communicate with internal departments to advise and resolve issues with vendor invoices and/or internal processing
• Conducts research on available vendors to determine which vendors offer the best fit, pricing and product quality for Huber and its entities
• Analyse data and forecast requirements with vendors
• Organize, track and lifecycle management IT contracts, software and hardware assets
• Manages the contracted KPIs and seeks to decrease project costs and turnaround time
• Support the execution of NDAs as needed
• Develops and sustains long-standing relationships with company-approved vendors
• Create requisitions and coordinate efficient and effective invoice processing
• Establishes standards by which to assess the performance of approved vendors
• Ensures vendor compliance with company policies and informs new vendors of their responsibilities
• Meets with suitable vendors to assess their products, inquires about their services, negotiates pricing, and communicates any product or service-related concerns
• Documents all allocation methodologies
• Communicate with internal departments to advise and resolve vendor issues and determine methods for resolving problematic vendor payments
• Conducts interviews with new vendors and informs approved vendors of their responsibilities and obligations
• Coordinate IT cross charges to BU’s on agreements responsible

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of applications
• 10-12 years of relevant experience with at 3+ years managing vendor relationships
• Proven experience working as a vendor manager
• Experience working with a Managed Service Provider (MSP)
• Strong negotiation, management, and decision-making skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, IT, Business Management, Business Administration or similar field of study required
• Understanding legal terminology
• The ability to multitask effectively
• Tier 1 or 2 technical support experience
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance