Vendor Management Office Manager
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Job Location:
Roswell, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
IT Vendor Management Office (VMO) Manager
Position Summary
The IT Vendor Management Office (VMO) Manager is responsible for overseeing the governance performance and strategic alignment of IT vendors to ensure delivery of high-quality services and compliance with organizational standards. This role serves as the primary liaison between internal IT stakeholders and external vendors driving value through effective relationships risk management and operational optimization.
Key Responsibilities
Vendor Governance & Strategy
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Develop and maintain vendor management policies processes and and performance frameworks
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Align vendor strategy with IT and business objectives to support transformation and efficiency initiatives
Contract & Compliance Management
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Negotiate and manage vendor contracts with accountability for SLAs and KPIs
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Ensure compliance with security privacy and risk management requirements
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
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Design and implement vendor scorecards and performance metrics
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Lead quarterly performance reviews and provide insights to leadership
Financial Oversight
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Manage vendor financial planning and cost optimization initiatives
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Identify opportunities for savings through benchmarking and competitive sourcing
Stakeholder Engagement
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Act as the escalation point for vendor issues and resolution
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Partner with procurement legal and IT teams to manage vendor lifecycle processes
Technology & Tools
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Drive automation and continuous improvement in vendor management
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Lead or support Vendor Management System (VMS) implementations
Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in IT Business Administration or related field (MBA preferred)
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7 years of experience in vendor management procurement or IT governance
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Strong knowledge of vendor management tools and service delivery models
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Proven negotiation and vendor relationship management expertise
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Familiarity with compliance frameworks and governance standards
Core Competencies
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Strategic thinking and problem-solving
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Relationship building and communication
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Financial management and cost control
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Risk management and compliance expertise
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- Process Improvement
- Pricing
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- negotiation
- Contracts
