Vendor Manager

** Negotiating:
** Working knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.
** Project Management:
** Extensive knowledge and experience with effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
* Utilizes preferred tools, techniques and methods for estimating project cost and time.
* Plans, estimates, staffs, organizes and monitors significant projects.
* Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates contingency plans.
* Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with project team, sponsors, and clients.
* Maintains open communication among project participants and interested parties.
* Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms.
** Stakeholder Management:
** Working knowledge of stakeholder management techniques; ability to systematically identify stakeholders, analyze their needs and expectations, and implement various tasks to engage with them.
* Assesses the role of the board and its committees in promoting governance and accountability to stakeholders.
* Uses an appropriate range of technology mediums to communicate effectively with stakeholders in formal and informal situations.
* Provides assistance to colleagues promoting a culture of inclusion, collaboration, ethics and compliance.
* Applies empathy and cultural sensitivity with diverse stakeholders.
* Assesses the opportunities and risks of pursuing a corporate strategy in the context of ever-increasing complex stakeholder considerations.
** Contracts Management and Administration:
** Working knowledge of policies, standards and processes of how to manage and administer contracts; ability to use proper processes and practices for managing and administering a variety of contractual agreements.
** Vendor Management:
** Working knowledge of vendor management methodologies, technologies and processes; ability to gain increased value and excellent services from vendors, as well as costs control and risk mitigation throughout the deal life cycle.
* Resolves routine supplier issues; escalates non-routine issues up chain of command.
* Works with vendors to ensure that purchases meet delivery date and quality specifications.
* Researches alternative vendors or suppliers; participates in supplier selection.
* Acts as the routine contact point between the organization and vendors.
* Follows procedures in carrying out routine supplier management tasks.
* Knowledge of Product and Vendor Evaluation; ability to implement processes for the evaluation and selection of products, tools, services and infrastructure components ensuring they are in line with an organization's business needs and architectural principles.
* Knowledge of Software Licensing legal practices, considerations and management of software licensing; ability to implement, support and update software licensing processes.
* Knowledge of Global Sourcing; ability to procure raw materials, components, services and equipment in a global arena.
* Knowledge of ITIL Service Delivery; ability to apply ITIL processes and standards for managing the provision of IT services in line with customer expectations.
* Relevant Procurement or Vendor Management certifications such as the CTPS (Certified Technology Procurement Specialist) or CTPE (Certified Technology Procurement Executive)
* A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and industry experience as Vendor Manager, Relationship Manager, Buyer, Category Manager, or a similar role.
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* Location:

** Peoria, IL
* ** Additional

Location:

** Chicago, IL
* ** Required Travel:
** Up to 20%
* ** Relocation Assistance Offered:
** No
* ** US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered:
** None* Medical, dental, and vision benefits
* Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
* 401(k) savings plans
* Health Savings Account (HSA)
* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
* Health Lifestyle Programs
* Employee Assistance Program
* Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
* Career Development
* Incentive bonus
* Disability benefits
* Life Insurance
* Parental leave
* Adoption benefits
* Tuition Reimbursement
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