Technology Vendor Management - Technology Procurement

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Technology Vendor Management - Technology Procurement

Salary: $98k to $112k plus 15%

Location: Chicago, IL

Misc. info.: Hybrid 3 days in office 2 days remote

Looking for a candidate with 5 years vendor management, technology procurement, data relationships, supply chain management

The Vendor Management role is accountable supporting the Vendor Management Office and is overall accountable for performing vendor management (VM) of vendors in their respective portfolio, including all facets of VM including relationship, risk, performance, contract, and financial management, in accordance with the defined VMO vendor strategy. The Associate Principal, Vendor Management is principally responsible for vendor relationship management, contract and performance governance, financial governance, and administering the organizations vendor risk management program for vendors within their portfolio and tracking deliverables and obligations for assigned vendors and driving results.

Oversees management of vendor relationship and risk management processes for vendors in their portfolio to drive delivery of high-quality vendor management (VM) services outcomes.

Collaborates with other VMO team members to promote continual improvement of VM policies, standards and procedures, and providing advice and sharing knowledge and best practices with respect to the vendor relationship, risk, compliance, financial, and performance management functions.

Qualifications:

5+ years relevant vendor management experience

5+ years technology procurement

Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills in vendor and internal customer relationship environments. Ability to drive results.

Understanding of contractual, commercial and operational working relationships with global service providers, specific to technology, professional services, contingent labor vendors.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with vendors and stakeholders.

Ability to build relationships, facilitate and lead meetings.

Proficiency in analysing data, assessing vendor performance and identifying cost-saving opportunities is crucial.

Strong ability to identify, track, resolve and report issues with vendors and stakeholders.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in MS Office, SharePoint, Vendor Governance tools such as Sirion, ERP tools such as Oracle Fusion, Contract Lifecycle Management tools such as Ariba or Coupa

Bachelors Degree or equivalent required; Supply Chain Management or Project Management preferred.

Certificates or Licenses:

Certification in procurement or supplier management such as CPSM, CSMP, CSCP, or CPSD is a plus.