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# Vendor Management Lead - Technology & Market Data

- **Company:** Coda Search
- **Location:** Mundelein, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Software as a Service, Software Licensing
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/3c892b5d-be68-4f85-a12a-a8ef83c79d29/vendor-management-lead-technology-market-data

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience in vendor management, sourcing, procurement, market data management or a related commercial operations role.
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 * A proven ability to manage a vendor portfolio on your own and deliver renewals and contract workflows on time.
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 * Experience leading vendor negotiations, evaluating commercial proposals and delivering cost or service improvements.
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 * Familiarity with software licensing, SaaS subscriptions or other subscription-based services. Market data experience is strongly preferred.
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 * Strong analytical and financial skills, including assessing pricing, commitments and usage data.
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 * A track record of working with trading desks, IT, Legal, Finance and senior stakeholders to move agreements forward and get decisions made.
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 * Excellent communication and influencing skills with technical, commercial and executive audiences.
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 * Advanced Excel skills and experience with contract lifecycle, procurement or financial systems. Familiarity with CLM tools (e.g., LinkSquares), market data inventory platforms (e.g., FITS) or SAP is a plus.
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 * Experience in commodity trading, financial services, technology or another data-intensive business is preferred.
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 * A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, IT, Supply Chain Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
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## Description

This is a hands-on role with real ownership. It reports to a senior technology business leader. You will take requests from first intake through requirements gathering, evaluation, negotiation, contracting, onboarding, renewal and termination. The portfolio covers roughly 300-400 agreements. You will be the first point of contact for each one and will work closely with trading desks, IT, Operations, Legal, Finance and senior stakeholders. This is a rare chance to shape operating practices and help build a vendor management function that can scale.