STAND 8 Technology Consulting · 9 hours ago
Senior Technology Vendor Manager
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$70/hr - $80/hr
7+ years expSTAND 8 Technology Consulting provides end-to-end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States. The Senior Technology Vendor Manager is responsible for leading the operational and strategic management of a complex portfolio of technology vendors, overseeing the vendor lifecycle, and ensuring that vendor relationships deliver measurable value and align with organizational objectives.
Information ServicesInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureIT Management
Responsibilities
Own and enhance the vendor governance framework across the technology organization
Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with strategic vendors to drive value, performance, and innovation
Establish, track, and report on KPIs, SLAs, and vendor performance metrics
Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, review, redlining, execution, and renewals
Lead vendor contract negotiations to ensure commercially favorable and risk-appropriate terms
Collaborate with Legal and Sourcing teams to ensure contracts align with internal standards and regulatory requirements
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned vendors and manage day-to-day vendor relationships
Act as an escalation point for vendor-related issues and drive timely resolution
Partner with Security and Risk teams to conduct vendor risk assessments and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
Identify opportunities for cost savings, vendor consolidation, and service optimization through strategic sourcing initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Technology, or related field
7+ years of experience in vendor management, IT procurement, or contract negotiation
Strong understanding of technology domains (cloud, SaaS, telecom, infrastructure, etc.)
Proven experience managing multi-million dollar vendor relationships
Demonstrated success leading governance strategies and cross-functional business reviews
Preferred
Experience with enterprise tools such as Salesforce, Asana, Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms
Familiarity with vendor risk management frameworks and financial due diligence
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
High emotional intelligence and the ability to manage senior-level stakeholder relationships
Experience within the media or entertainment industry
Benefits
Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) through Anthem
Dental/Vision/Various Ancillary coverages through Unum
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid-time-off options
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discount programs through ADP WorkforceNow
Company
STAND 8 Technology Consulting
STAND 8 is a global technology consulting and staffing leader that helps businesses transform and scale through tailored IT solutions.
201-500 employees
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Funding
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Quinn Fillmon
Founder and CEO
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