Senior Manager, IT Vendor Management
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you ready to make an impact
About West Monroe
West Monroeisnta start-up firm but we act like one. From day one our people have the opportunity to make a definitive personal impactfortheir clients and their careers. We seek out the best of the best and then we challenge them to make us better.
If you are looking to be a behind the scenes technologist thisisntthe place for you. We celebrate driven professionals who thrive in a collaborative Then West Monroejust mightbe the place for you.
About the Role
West Monroe isseekinga highly motivatedSenior Manager IT VendorManagementto join our IT this role you will lead how West Monroe selects contracts with and manages our IT vendors across software SaaS cloud managed services and consulting. You will partner closely with IT Finance Legal and business stakeholders to ensure our vendor relationships deliver value manage risk and support firm growth.
This is a visible leadership role that will challenge you tooptimizecritical technology investments and partnerships for our employee-owned firm.
Main Responsibilities
Vendor Strategy & Sourcing
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key IT categories (software SaaS cloud managed services consulting).
- Lead RFI/RFP processes evaluate vendor proposals and drive competitive negotiations to achieve optimal pricing and terms.
Contracting & Financial Stewardship
- Lead negotiation of IT contracts (MSAs SOWs renewals amendments) including pricing SLAs and key commercial and legal terms.
- Partner with Legal Finance and other stakeholders to ensure contracts meet firm standards and risk appetite.
- Build and manage IT budgets; monitor spend vs. budget and identify cost optimization opportunities.
Vendor Performance & Risk Management
- Establish and maintain vendor management frameworks including segmentation KPIs and SLAs.
- Lead regular performance reviews and quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key vendors and drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Security Risk and Compliance teams to assess and monitor vendor risk.
Stakeholder Partnership & Enablement
- Serve as a trusted advisor to IT and business stakeholders on vendor strategy selection and performance.
- Provide clear concise updates to leadership on vendor-related risks opportunities and key decisions.
- Develop playbooks standards and guidance to help teams engage vendors effectively.
Process Improvement & Leadership
- Continuously refine vendor management processes tools and governance to increase efficiency and transparency.
- Lead or support initiatives such as AP centralization contract workflow automation and implementation or enhancement of vendor management/CLM tools.
- Provide leadership and coaching to team members and matrixed resources involved in vendor management activities.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Business Finance Information Technology or a related field.
- 810 years of experience in IT vendor management strategic sourcing procurement or closely related roles.
- Experience leading complex negotiations and managing a portfolio of IT vendors; professional services or consulting experience preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of software SaaS cloud and managed services commercial models and key negotiation levers.
- Demonstrated success negotiating complex IT agreements and driving measurable financial and operational outcomes.
- Solid financial acumen including budget management and cost optimization.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and external partners.
- Highly organized detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple concurrent negotiations and initiatives.
- A driver mindset with a bias for action clarity and results in a fast-paced evolving environment.
Think you have what it takes Join our team and make us better!
Based on pay transparency guidelines the salaryrange for this role canvary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (seetable below). Information on our competitive total rewards packageincluding our bonus structure and benefits ishere. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geographyexperience skills education and internal equity.
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Employeesare able toenroll in our companys 401k planpurchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible toreceive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time offand ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.
Other consultancies talk at you.
At West Monroe we work with you.
Were a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients delivering real-world solutions.
The combination of business and technology is not new but how we bring them together is unique. Were fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come.
At West Monroe we zero in on the heart of the opportunity getting to results faster and preparing people for whats next.
Youll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. Were right there in the room with you co-creating through the challenges. With West Monroe collaboration isnt a lofty promise but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact.
West Monroeis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit experience and potential without regard to race color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status age religion disability veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal state or local law. To learn more about diversity equity and inclusion at West Monroe visit If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our recruiting process please inquire by sending an email to .
Please review our current policy regarding use of generative artificial intelligence during the application process.
If you are based in California we encourage you to read West Monroes Notice at Collection for California residents provided pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and linkedhere.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- Process Improvement
- Pricing
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
West Monroe is a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating value for our clients.
