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Spirit AeroSystems · 2 hours ago

IT Vendor Management

Wichita, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$81K/yr - $124K/yr

3+ years exp

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, specializing in the design and manufacturing of commercial aerostructures. The IT Vendor Management role involves collaborating with service providers and internal stakeholders, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with service standards.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Collaborate with outsourced service providers and internal stakeholders

IT Sourcing and IT Contract term reviews, negotiations in partnership with IT leadership, Procurement and Legal

Partner with IT Service or Software providers to ensure services meet standards, meets or exceeds SLA’s, resolve escalations, and set priorities as needed

Work within the established vendor management governance framework

Manage the communication and coordination for vendor initiated licensing audits

Manage hardware device refresh plans, budgets, and vendor relationship

Monitor backlog and address for mitigation, as required

Remove roadblocks or escalate, as appropriate

Ensure technology upgrade roadmaps are understood

Support appropriate vendor team member onboarding and accesses

Review, plan, and represent requests for maintenance, budgets, leases and renewals

Proactively coordinate with other IT and vendor leaders where appropriate

Qualification

Vendor managementSourcingNegotiationIT infrastructure knowledgeProject ManagementLicensing experienceInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skills