DSJ Global · 2 days ago
Vendor Manager - IT
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expDSJ Global is seeking an experienced professional for a senior vendor management position that reports to the Director of IT Procurement and Vendor Management. The role involves acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders, leading comprehensive risk assessments for ICT third-party service providers, and developing strong contractual agreements.
RecruitingStaffing AgencySupply Chain Management
Hiring Manager
Natalie Groves
Responsibilities
Design and execute vendor management strategies and processes
Oversee all vendor management-related activities and deliverables
Develop and maintain incident response and business continuity plans, ensuring regular testing and updates to address evolving risks
Collaborate with internal teams to define reporting requirements and automate processes within procurement and vendor management systems
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including execution of DORA addendums
Guide cross-functional teams through procurement and vendor management processes
Align with category leaders on sourcing and procurement strategies
Create and implement complex, multi-region supplier performance scorecards
Monitor vendor performance against contracts, SLAs, and KPIs
Maintain compliance with global and regional regulatory standards
Demonstrate expertise in Responsible Sourcing, Contract Management, Category Management, Third-Party Risk Management, and compliance requirements
Utilize Source-to-Pay systems effectively
Develop advanced dashboards and produce monthly reports for analytics and performance tracking
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
Experience: 10-15 years in vendor management with a strong track record of success
Project Management: Ability to lead large-scale, complex initiatives with significant financial impact and tight deadlines
Strategic Approach: Experience applying structured vendor management methodologies
Negotiation: Exceptional negotiation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders internally and externally
Business Acumen: Strong organizational awareness and sound judgment in decision-making
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Stakeholder Management: Collaborative and proactive approach to internal client engagement
Analytical Skills: Advanced ability to translate spend and supplier data into actionable sourcing strategies
Company
DSJ Global
DSJ Global is a staffing agency that offers recruitment solutions to supply chain, procurement, technical operations and logistics sectors.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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