IT Vendor Relationship Manager

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Communication Contract Negotiation ERP Risk Management SaaS Sourcing Strategic Sourcing

The IT Vendor Relationship Manager plays a critical role in managing the end-to-end lifecycle of vendor engagements within specialist categories, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, and ensuring optimal vendor performance. This remote-friendly position involves partnering with business leaders, finance, and technical teams to identify requirements, conduct market analysis, negotiate contracts, and uphold compliance. The role is instrumental in achieving cost savings, risk mitigation, and service excellence within a dynamic, digital-first work culture.

Job Overview
  • Lead strategic sourcing engagements and manage full vendor lifecycle within specialist categories.
  • Collaborate with business, finance, and technical stakeholders to align vendor strategies with organizational goals.
  • Negotiate contracts, statements of work, and manage vendor onboarding and offboarding processes.
  • Monitor vendor performance against contracts, SLAs, and KPIs, driving continuous improvement.
  • Champion risk and compliance by working closely with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), supplier evaluations, and award decisions.
  • Conduct market and cost analysis to deliver cost savings and improve service levels.
  • Own contract lifecycle management, including negotiations, renewals, and amendments.
  • Develop and track vendor scorecards, SLAs, and KPIs for high-impact vendors.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Cybersecurity, and Compliance to manage third-party risk.
Requirements & Qualifications
  • 5+ years in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management (preferably in SaaS).
  • Strong contract negotiation and supplier governance experience.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems, contract lifecycle platforms, and advanced Excel.
  • Broad knowledge of compute, storage, and networking components.
  • Exceptional organization, planning, and multi-project management abilities.
  • Skilled in risk, issue, and conflict management with a results-oriented approach.
  • Proficient in process improvement and metric-driven decision-making.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain composure under stress.
  • Flexible work hours and commitment to ongoing learning and development.

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Job Type: Remote

Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience: Entry

Duration: 12.0 Months

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