GM Financial · 2 weeks ago
IT Vendor Management Lead
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expGM Financial is committed to AI-powered transformation and digital innovation. The IT Vendor Management Lead will drive the execution and management of the vendor strategy, ensuring strong vendor partnerships and alignment with company objectives while overseeing the vendor lifecycle and supporting IT delivery stakeholders.
Finance
Responsibilities
Evaluate vendor proposals via RFPs/RFIs, conduct comparative analysis based on cost, quality, and alignment with IT delivery needs
Identify and recommend optimal vendors for strategic engagement to drive IT outcomes, based on cost and quality
Assess and monitor contractual compliance including service level agreements to ensure vendors meet organizational standards
Validate staffing requests from IT teams and coordinate with vendors to fulfill them
Support onboarding, offboarding, and extension procedures for vendor resources, while maintaining accurate engagement records
Support IT leadership throughout the candidate selection process
Serve as the main point of contact for IT leader on all vendor-related matters
Monitor vendor performance KPIs, conduct scorecard and performance reviews, resolve escalations, and ensure adherence to operational engagement health
Identify cost efficiencies, savings, and investment opportunities with vendor partners
Support and guide the IT leaders in onboarding processes for new resources
Support and guide the IT leaders on termination and extension procedures
Maintain accurate records of the engagement metrics
Assess delivery needs on renewals and provide appropriate support and guidance
Provides financial process guidance to delivery teams and collaborates with Finance on cost trends and vendor spend
Collaborate with internal teams to gather feedback and improve vendor services
Collaborate on sourcing model strategy with delivery and procurement teams
Prepare reports and dashboards for IT leadership on vendor operational, risk and financial health and delivery performance
Participate in regular check-ins and strategic reviews
Qualification
Required
7-10 years of Vendor Management experience, Purchasing experience or functionally related area required
5-7+ years of experience in vendor management or procurement, and IT operations
High School Diploma or equivalent Required
Project management skills
Strong analytical and negotiation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and vendor management tools
Ability to manage multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Experience in ITSM, vendor compliance and risk management
Familiarity with performance metrics analysis and contract negotiation
Experience in global vendor environments and multi-location coordination
Preferred
Associate Degree in related field of vendor management, accounting or finance preferred, or 7+ years of experience in the field or in a related area preferred
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience Preferred
Benefits
401K matching
Bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid)
Tuition assistance
Training
GM employee auto discount
Community service pay
Nine company holidays
Company
GM Financial
GM Financial is the captive finance company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors Company.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (101)
2024 (91)
2023 (86)
2022 (81)
2021 (55)
2020 (50)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-09-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Katie DeGraaf
Senior Vice President, OnStar Insurance, Product & Telematics
Ross Reichardt
Chief of Staff; General Motors Insurance
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