Bayforce · 22 hours ago
Manager, Digital Vendor Management
Greater Milwaukee
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expBayforce is seeking a Manager for their Digital Vendor Management Office. This role is responsible for defining and executing the vendor management strategy, focusing on vendor performance, contract negotiations, and risk management.
Information TechnologyMarketing
Responsibilities
Establish and lead Digital Vendor Management Office (VMO), including governance models, policies, standards, and operating procedures
Define and execute corporate-wide vendor management strategy aligned with IT and Digital roadmaps
Develop standardized vendor intake, onboarding, performance management, renewal, and exit processes
Ensure compliance with IT standards, security, data protection, and regulatory requirements
Own oversight of IT and Digital vendor contracts, ensuring consistency, transparency, and accountability
Partner with Legal to negotiate optimal commercial terms, mitigate risk
Lead contract renewals, renegotiations, and competitive rebids to drive cost optimization and performance improvement
Lead pricing and commercial negotiations, including licensing, rate cards, SLAs, credits, and incentives
Lead and govern RFP/RFI/RFQ processes for major IT and Digital initiatives
Develop sourcing strategies, requirements, and evaluation criteria in partnership with stakeholders
Define and implement vendor performance metrics
Manage standardized processes for strategic vendor relationships and executive-level engagements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field
7+ years of progressive experience in IT and/or Digital vendor management, strategic sourcing, and technology procurement
Demonstrated experience leading or operating within a Vendor Management Office (VMO) or equivalent governance model
Extensive experience negotiating technology contracts, pricing models, and commercial terms for hardware, software, cloud, SaaS, managed services, and professional services
Strong understanding of IT vendor commercial structures including licensing, subscription models, consumption-based pricing, and SLAs
Experience with vendor management systems (VMS), contract lifecycle management (CLM), or sourcing tools
Proven experience leading RFPs/RFIs/RFQs for complex IT and Digital initiatives
Strong analytical, financial, and risk assessment skills related to vendor performance and total cost of ownership
Ability to influence senior leadership and partner effectively across IT, Digital, Legal, Finance, and HR teams
Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level presentation skills
Preferred
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field
Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, ITIL, CISM, or equivalent
Experience implementing or maturing an enterprise VMO or vendor governance framework
Company
Bayforce
Bayforce is an information technology company that provides ERP, CRM, and cloud solutions.
201-500 employees
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