IT Vendor Relationship Manager Job Description
The following is a full job description for IT Vendor Relationship Manager. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for IT Vendor Relationship Manager along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that IT Vendor Relationship Manager is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: IT Vendor Relationship Senior Manager, IT Vendor Management Analyst I, IT Vendor Management Analyst II, IT Vendor Management Analyst III, IT Vendor Management Analyst IV, Top IT Vendor Relationship Executive, IT Project Manager I, IT Project Manager III, IT Project Manager II
Requirements and Responsibilities For IT Vendor Relationship Manager
Manages the organization's strategic technology vendor management program to meet company needs and comply with required quality standards. Assists with selecting the company's product and service providers and tracks the procurement of IT products and services to monitor and maintain operational costs and budgets. Leads request for proposals (RFP) process to vet the reputation and quality of vendor products. Negotiates service level agreements to ensure performance/quality metrics, responsibilities, expectations, and penalties are clearly defined. Works closely with internal teams to monitor, maintain, and improve existing vendor relationships. Conducts regular business reviews to ensure compliance with company expectations, review issues, and develop solutions. May require experience with software licensing and hardware procurement. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
 
Also referred to as: IT Vendor Relationship Manager, IT Vendor Evaluation and Oversight Manager, IT Vendor Management Manager
Similar Jobs:  IT Vendor Relationship Senior Manager, IT Vendor Management Analyst I, IT Vendor Management Analyst II, IT Vendor Management Analyst III, IT Vendor Management Analyst IV, Top IT Vendor Relationship Executive, IT Project Manager I, IT Project Manager III, IT Project Manager II
Level of Education:  IT Vendor Relationship Manager Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, IT Vendor Relationship Manager Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, IT Vendor Relationship Manager Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation