IT Vendor Manager

Intersources Inc.
Des Moines, IA, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$25,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Information Technology Consulting Procurement Software Cloud Services Information Technology

Job description

  • This position will play a key role in managing IT vendor relationships, ensuring contract compliance, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT vendor management, contract oversight, and risk mitigation., IT Vendor Relationship Management
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key IT vendors and service providers.
  • Serve as the escalation point for vendor-related issues and disputes.
  • Facilitate regular vendor performance and business reviews.

IT Agreement & SLA Oversight

  • Oversee negotiation, execution, and renewal of IT Statements of Work (SOWs).
  • Ensure alignment with legal, financial, and operational standards.
  • Monitor compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and contractual obligations.
  • Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to ensure enforceable and favorable contract terms.

IT Financial & Risk Management

  • Track vendor spend and ensure alignment with IT budgets and forecasts.
  • Identify and manage vendor-related risks, including cybersecurity, data privacy, and operational continuity.
  • Support audits and compliance initiatives related to vendor engagements.

Change and Issue Management

  • Log and track vendor-related issues, escalations, and change requests.
  • Coordinate resolution of service disruptions or contract disputes.
  • Document change control approvals for IT services or infrastructure.

Stakeholder Communication

  • Schedule and document vendor meetings, demos, and onboarding sessions.
  • Communicate vendor updates, risks, and contract changes to stakeholders.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualification: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of two years of full-time relevant work experience., Manage vendor relationships for software, hardware, cloud services, and IT consulting engagements. 3 Years Experience tracking SLAs, KPIs, and risk metrics; initiating corrective actions for underperformance. 3 Years Knowledge of IT procurement standards, including cybersecurity, data privacy, and accessibility. 3 Years Ability to develop and maintain a strategic vendor portfolio aligned with the agency’s IT roadmap 3 Years Conduct market research to identify emerging technologies and qualified vendors. 3 Years Benchmark vendor pricing and service levels against industry standards to ensure value for money. 3 Years

About the company

InterSources Inc. is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/ UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud and Oracle partner company.

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