West Monroe · 1 week ago
Senior Manager, IT Vendor Management
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expWest Monroe is a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for clients. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager, IT Vendor Management to lead the selection, contracting, and management of IT vendors, ensuring value delivery and risk management.
Business DevelopmentConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyService Industry
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key IT categories (software, SaaS, cloud, managed services, consulting)
Lead RFI/RFP processes, evaluate vendor proposals, and drive competitive negotiations to achieve optimal pricing and terms
Lead negotiation of IT contracts (MSAs, SOWs, renewals, amendments) including pricing, SLAs, and key commercial and legal terms
Partner with Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure contracts meet firm standards and risk appetite
Build and manage IT budgets; monitor spend vs. budget and identify cost optimization opportunities
Establish and maintain vendor management frameworks, including segmentation, KPIs, and SLAs
Lead regular performance reviews and quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key vendors and drive continuous improvement
Collaborate with Security, Risk, and Compliance teams to assess and monitor vendor risk
Serve as a trusted advisor to IT and business stakeholders on vendor strategy, selection, and performance
Provide clear, concise updates to leadership on vendor-related risks, opportunities, and key decisions
Develop playbooks, standards, and guidance to help teams engage vendors effectively
Continuously refine vendor management processes, tools, and governance to increase efficiency and transparency
Lead or support initiatives such as AP centralization, contract workflow automation, and implementation or enhancement of vendor management/CLM tools
Provide leadership and coaching to team members and matrixed resources involved in vendor management activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology or a related field
8–10+ years of experience in IT vendor management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or closely related roles
Experience leading complex negotiations and managing a portfolio of IT vendors; professional services or consulting experience preferred
Strong understanding of software, SaaS, cloud, and managed services commercial models and key negotiation levers
Demonstrated success negotiating complex IT agreements and driving measurable financial and operational outcomes
Solid financial acumen, including budget management and cost optimization
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and external partners
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple concurrent negotiations and initiatives
A “driver” mindset with a bias for action, clarity, and results in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Preferred
Professional services or consulting experience preferred
Benefits
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan.
Employees can purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program.
Employees are eligible to receive annual bonuses.
Employees will receive unlimited flexible time off.
Employees will receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.
Company
West Monroe
West Monroe offers digital transformation, analytics, cloud, cyber security, business advisory, and management consulting services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
MSD Partners
2021-10-15Series Unknown
2020-01-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Gil Mermelstein
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin McCarty
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of West Monroe
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