Vendor​/License Specialist

Vendor/License Specialist

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Vendor Management / License Specialist Department of Technology & Innovation (IT Planning) Number of Positions: 2 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval) Starting Salary: $75,336 This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5.

Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid. BID INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply on the bid site:

BID INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply on the bid site:  AND 1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago." 2. Enter your employee  (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number') 3. Select your correct bargaining unit FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 09/02/2026 Under supervision, coordinates vendor and licensing agreements for the following information technology roles:
Vendor Management, Contract Management, Licensing & Software Management, or Asset Management, and performs related duties as required This class is assigned to the Functional Support Information Technology Job Family, which consists of positions that plan, manage, and deliver business functional activities in support of business performance ESSENTIAL DUTIES
· Supports the execution of the City's IT vendor management strategy to ensure vendors deliver value across IT products and services, including hardware, software, consulting, application development, and infrastructure
· Works to ensure IT vendors are delivering maximum service under their contracts, which include contracts for products (hardware and software) and/or IT services (consulting, applications, development, infrastructure)
· Participates in the evaluation of technology service providers to ensure alignment with established business strategies and technical standards
· Assists in identifying opportunities to optimize vendor performance and value in alignment with the City's technology goals
· Supports the creation, management, maintenance, and organization of a centralized contract and vendor repository to streamline vendor oversight, compliance tracking, and renewal management
· Prepares and maintains reporting on vendor performance, including quality, responsiveness, delivery timelines, and service levels
· Works with internal colleagues and departments to ensure they have the appropriate information and support needed for vendor-related initiatives
· Serves as a point of contact for vendors on day-to-day matters; escalates strategic or complex issues to senior leadership as needed
· Collaborate with finance, legal, accounts payable, procurement, and IT teams to support vendor-related processes
· Assists with vendor audits and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with contractual and operational standards
· Works with asset management organization and resources to track hardware and software inventory
· Provides appropriate support/training to staff as it relates to vendor relationships and license management
· Develops and manages relationships with sourcing and procurement internal teams and departments
· Builds and maintains productive working relationships with external vendors and internal procurement resources under senior leadership direction.
· Partners with departmental contracts teams to manage a contracts repository and portfolio to support contract negotiation, vendor management, mission, goals, and objectives Additional duties may be required for this position

Location:

2 N LaSalle Street, Suite 1010 Days:
Monday - Friday

Hours:

8:00am – 4:00pm THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a directly related field, plus at least one (1) year of work experience in vendor management/relations, project asset management, or procurement in a technology…