SPECTRAFORCE · 5 hours ago
Vendor Manager
Oakland, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSPECTRAFOR is a Fortune 500 company seeking a Technology Vendor Manager to manage the organization’s technology vendor ecosystem. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize technology investments and ensure alignment with business objectives.
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Hiring Manager
Nikita Thukral
Responsibilities
Through strong partnerships with internal stakeholders – including sourcing, IT, architecture, finance, legal and business teams – ensures vendor relationships contribute measurable results to CLIENT performance objectives
Partner with Operations, Architecture, IT Leadership, and other stakeholders to align and document vendor capabilities
Develop and deliver innovative commercial models that contributes to the CIO financial savings target
Establish and enhance Tier-1 and Tier-2 strategic supplier relationships, engage with suppliers and their leadership regularly
Conduct periodic supplier reviews to discuss performance, document product roadmaps and business needs
Seek out disruptive technologies, establish relationships, discover opportunities to POC and partner with IT stakeholders to rationalize the existing technology footprint
Leverage internal and external data to provide insights and recommendations that enhance supplier performance and operational efficiency
Translate technology requirements into vendor-specific solutions that integrate with multi-year capital and expense investment plans
Manage the full lifecycle of vendor relationships, including onboarding, governance, performance reviews, and contract compliance
As a senior individual contributor within the Vendor Management function, this role ensures suppliers deliver consistently against contractual commitment, service level agreements, and compliance requirements while driving operational excellence and innovation
Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
Develop quantitative analysis and reporting on supplier performance by tracking and reporting performance using KPIs and SLAs, driving accountability, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with the Sourcing department to develop negotiation strategies, optimize costs, and ensure favorable contract terms
Provide strategic insight and recommendations to executives while also engaging at a detailed level with technical and operational contributors
Identify risks, opportunities, and innovations within the vendor portfolio to strengthen business outcomes
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders—including Operations, Architecture, and IT Leadership—to develop vendor-related technology strategies and requirements
Manage vendor relationships across the lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology roadmap
Engage as required in market analysis, trending, value assessment, and business requirements for alternative approach strategies
Conduct Total Cost of Ownership analysis for vendor relationships, evaluating both direct and indirect costs to inform decision-making and optimize cost efficiency
Financial: understanding of vendor-driven spend forecasts segmented into Capital and Expense. Ability to present forecasts to Finance and IT Leadership
Ensure technology investments are integrated with capital and operating expense plans while supporting enterprise strategy and priorities
Represent vendor strategy at both executive and operational levels, adapting communication style to engage with senior leaders and individual contributors
Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and innovation potential within the vendor ecosystem
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
8+ years of progressive experience in IT vendor management, sourcing, or technology strategy
Skilled in project management, time management, and reporting to executives
Vendor Management: Expertise in managing and optimizing relationships with Tier-1 suppliers
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop supplier strategies that align with CLIENT objectives and enhance supplier relations
Project Management: Proficiency in managing large scale projects, including implementation of new technologies and process improvements
Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and manage supplier contract costs effectively
Leadership: Proven ability to provide guidance and leadership to peers and teams, fostering best practices in vendor management
Leadership: Proven history leading teams to meet or exceed operational targets in vendor management
Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned tasks while contributing to broader team goals
Strong understanding of IT contracts, vendor governance, and technology lifecycle management
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex vendor relationships and restructuring contractual relationships to enhance value
Proven success in partnering with cross-functional teams to align vendor solutions with business and technology strategy
Strong experience in business case development and financial acumen with experience in cost optimization and contract strategy
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence executives and collaborate effectively with technical teams and individual contributors
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
Knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, cloud services, and emerging technologies is highly desirable
Preferred
Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline
Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supplier Management (CPSM), Certified Technology Procurement Professional (CTPP), or ITIL certification
Experience managing vendors within large, complex enterprises and multi-year investment planning cycles
Experience with ERP, vendor management or procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, ServiceNow, GEP)
Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and risk management considerations in IT vendor contracts
Strong track record of driving innovation and value creation through vendor partnerships
Company
SPECTRAFORCE
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1001-5000 employees
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