Job description:
- Develop and maintain relationships with technology vendors to ensure that the organization is receiving the most value from their products and services.
- Manage vendor contracts and agreements, including negotiating pricing and terms, and ensuring that vendors are meeting their contractual obligations.
- Evaluate vendor performance and identify opportunities for improvement, including conducting vendor assessments and audits.
- Monitor vendor risk and compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements and develop plans to mitigate those risks.
- Maintain document control procedures, including version control and change management processes.
- Ensure that all documents are properly reviewed, approved, and distributed to relevant stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain document templates and style guides to ensure consistency in documentation.
- Develop and maintain vendor management policies, procedures, and standards.
- Provide regular reports on vendor performance, risks, and opportunities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science or Informatics
- 1 to 2 years of experience in IT vendor management, procurement, or a related field with knowledge of IT industry trends and vendor landscape.
- Very good general knowledge of information and communication technology
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills and working with cross-functional teams.