IT Vendor Manager

SANDERSON RECRUITMENT IRELAND

DUBLIN

IT VENDOR MANAGER You will be responsible for vendor & contract management of existing & new deals, issue resolutions; defining and implementing Asset Mgt. Strategy You will: a) Maintain a portfolio of IT contracts & assets, inc asset database set upb) Vendor/Supplier mgt. of IT related suppliers, portfolio sort out & some gap analysesc) Receipt and/or handover of new contracts upon signature for implementation & ongoing managementd) Management of true up/true down processes in line with the existing contracts.e) Review, renewal & retirement of IT assets as part of asset lifecycle management Key responsibilities * Manage a team of 4 people* Define & implement Asset Management practice* Work alongside procurement colleagues to assist with developing statements of work (SOWs); (RFIs), (RFQs) & (RFPs) that are in the pipeline.* Establish contract mgt. objectives, procedures, templates & workflow processes for vendor contracts & deliverable schedules.Maintain a contract management database that contains all executed contracts, as well as contracts that are under development but are not yet active. ]Moreover, track obligations, deliverables & contract changes & control access to documents as appropriate.* Work with legal to develop and insert appropriate legal protections in contracts, as warranted.* Liaise with all teams (security, compliance and tax, HR, accounts payable [AP], to ensure vendors perform in line with requirements & regulatory obligations.* Develop a knowledge base of negotiating strategies, best practices, & negotiation teams. Make improvements to processes, procedures, workflow & organizational structures for contract mgt.* Administer commercial & financial arrangements with vendors to include billing, invoicing, performance incentives & remedies, and internal charge-backs, where appropriate.* Work with vendors & key stakeholders to establish clear contract change control processes. Required Skills/Experience * Minimum 7-10 years' experience* Exp with Asset Management tool (e.g SNOW) ideally* Keen eye for detail, sound financial knowledge, data analytical skills, communication & problem solving* Good communicator - with all levels of seniority* Customer focused - responds to queries in a confident, courteous and positive manner* Previous exp in a fast paced procurement environment* Highly organised; able to prioritise tasks* Ability to build & maintain effective working relationships, regulation & legislation on the markets involved* A proven team player with excellent communication skills, analytical skills and attention to detail.

1390 days ago