Grant Thornton (US) · 1 week ago
IT Vendor Manager
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$104K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expGrant Thornton is seeking an IT Vendor Manager to join the team. This role focuses on managing vendor relations, ensuring effective communication, and driving value in the Information Technology landscape.
Accounting
Responsibilities
Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with strategic vendors, ensure effective communication, align goals, and manage vendor escalation and governance cadences
Performance & Accountability Management: Monitor and evaluate vendor performance, manage SLAs, evaluation scorecards, CSAT assessments, oversee RAID logs, and manage dispute resolutions
Contract Lifecycle Management: Participate in contract negotiations, due diligence, change order oversight, ensure contract compliance, and support compliance and certification processes
Financial Governance & Compliance: Oversee financial forecasting, credit tracking, invoice audits, assist with budgeting, and manage ARC/RRC monthly audits and approvals
Onboarding & Transition: Oversee vendor onboarding/offboarding processes, establish governance model guidelines, develop SLAs, set up collaboration tools, and support transition plans
Adhoc Vendor Management Needs & ITVM Roadmap Projects: Assist with adhoc vendor management needs and contribute to ITVM roadmap projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 5 years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or a related role
Strong understanding of IT vendor management principles and best practices
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
Proven ability to manage multiple vendors and projects simultaneously
Ability to manage a fast-paced environment, high pressure, and heavy workloads
Positive team player who fosters collaboration and contributes to a supportive work environment
Preferred
Certification in Vendor Management or related fields
Familiarity with vendor segmentation, vendor dashboards, Azure DevOps, and Ariba
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management and SLA management
Benefits
Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program.
Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program.
Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program.
Company
Grant Thornton (US)
In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.
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