Burlington Stores, Inc. · 21 hours ago
VP, IT Contract & Vendor Management
Beverly, NJ
Contract
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expBurlington Stores, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of IT Contract and Vendor Management to lead the management of technology contracts and vendors across the IT organization. This role will provide strategic oversight and tactical leadership to optimize IT spend and ensure vendor partners align with IT strategic priorities and financial plans.
ApparelE-CommerceRetail
Responsibilities
Drive Value-Based Contracting & Cost Optimization: Optimize vendor spend through TCO-driven financial models, strategic sourcing, and contract consolidation to maximize ROI
Manage the full lifecycle of IT contracts, from negotiation to execution and renewal across the full IT Vendor portfolio. Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of contract deliverables
Standardize contracting processes and optimize workflows for efficiency
Maintain a roadmap of near- and long-term contract lifecycle events and dependencies and partner with IT Finance and IT PMO on IT resource planning to support contract management activities
Partner with Procurement to ensure contracts align with IT strategy, roadmap, and budget and meet financial, operational, and legal standards while optimizing cost savings
Identify risks in vendor agreements and partner with IT Leadership and Procurement to mitigate exposure
Establish governance and processes to track and report on vendor performance, compliance, and risk management
Develop financial models to evaluate contract performance and monitor KPIs
Lead IT Vendor Portfolio Strategy: Define and execute a multi-year IT vendor and contract strategy aligned to business objectives, IT roadmap, and financial plans
Maintain oversight of IT contracts, ensuring rigorous management of contract lifecycle events, in support of IT strategy, budgeting, and long-term planning
Conduct annual assessment of IT vendor portfolio; recommend strategies to support company objectives; meet IT financial plans; mitigate enterprise risk
Assess contract scope, spend, terms and conditions for strategic IT vendors. Identify opportunities for consolidation, renegotiation, or strategic sourcing
Develop and direct financial spend analysis and vendor performance analysis to deliver insights and recommendations supporting IT planning
Oversee roadmap of contracting activities across the IT portfolio, coordinating with Procurement, IT Finance, and IT Leadership
Implement performance metrics and executive-level governance to drive accountability, continuous improvement, and strategic vendor relationships
Establish governance and controls to execute best practice vendor and contract management across IT
Establish reporting to track and plan for contract lifecycle events across IT
Establish reporting to track vendor KPIs across IT
Develop processes, tools, and resources to drive continuous improvement across IT Contract and Vendor management processes
Partner with IT executives to align vendor strategies to IT priorities and company goals
Mentor and develop IT Contract and Vendor Management team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
10+ years of IT Strategic sourcing, Procurement, Contract Negotiation and Vendor Management experience
3+ years experience managing large-scale IT contracts for a Fortune 500 company
Highly accountable and results-driven with a focus on operational excellence and a high level of attention to detail
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex contractual terms and conditions and report findings to executive stakeholders
Flexible and adaptable to the fast-paced, highly responsive, customer-centric nature of retail
Well-versed in relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk
Knowledgeable in enterprise risk management and business continuity planning
Able to manage multiple projects, effectively leveraging multi-disciplinary resources
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence indirectly and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
Proficiency in Microsoft applications: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); reporting and analytics; modern procurement and contract management systems
Preferred
MBA
Certified Purchasing Manager/Certified Professional in Supply Management
Procurement consulting experience at the Principal/Partner level
Retail experience
Established network of IT procurement professionals
Experienced with IT benchmarking tools and services
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan
Flexible hours
Associate discount
Company
Burlington Stores, Inc.
Burlington Stores, Inc., headquartered in New Jersey, is a nationally recognized off-price retailer.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2013-10-07IPO
2006-01-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Travis Marquette
President, Chief Operating Officer
Durand Guion
Senior Vice President, Fashion Office
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