Sr Manager, Procurement and Vendor Management

The Sr Manager, Procurement and Vendor Management role is responsible for actively engaging with, managing and monitoring Technology vendor relationships for hardware, software, consulting and other services while collaborating with Technology and business stakeholders to assist with negotiating contractual agreements, acquiring necessary governance level approvals and performing business reviews. In addition, this role will track, monitor and report to leadership vendor performance, compliance and opportunities for cost savings and improvement.

• Lead complex contract negotiations with vendors to secure favorable contract terms, pricing, service levels, and SLAs, including execution of contract redlines, incorporating feedback from multiple stakeholders and ensuring alignment with company interests

• Lead and develop direct reports focusing on contract negotiations, collaboration & customer-focus

• Facilitate cross-functional contract review meetings, coordinating with all stakeholders to ensure compliance and accuracy

• Act as liaison with Technology stakeholders to monitor vendor relationship, performance and serve as a point of contact between vendors and Technology stakeholders

• Support Technology management and stakeholders with monitoring contractual agreements, identifying areas of improvement and risk, vendor selections, vendor portfolio catalog including spend and initiate periodic vendor reviews

• Partner with Technology stakeholders to document and acquire governance level approvals

• Manage and track progress of initial procurement and renewals and provide status reports to key stakeholders/management

• Develop KPIs and establish standard ways to assess vendor performance

• Track, measure and report vendor performance to Technology leadership and stakeholders

• Work with key stakeholders to coordinate and assist with contract negotiations and procurement of goods and services

• Maintain internal procurement and contract management systems

• Experience with complex contract negotiations

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on collaboration and partnerships across the organization

• Demonstrate detail- and results-orientation with strong problem solving, research and resolution skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines

• 5+ years previous experience in vendor management or comparable fields

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or relevant experience

• Experience with People Soft, Hyperions and Agiloft systems preferred