Global IT Vendor Strategy Lead — On-site MN

Scorpion Therapeutics; Minnesota; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Lead IT Vendor Management role to guide global strategy for hardware, software, SaaS, cloud, and managed services. You will optimize vendor relationships, manage contracts, and drive measurable value while mitigating risks.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in IT vendor management, with 7+ years handling large enterprise suppliers across sectors. On-site Maplewood, MN with travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in IT vendor management, with at least 7 years managing complex enterprise technology suppliers.

Responsibilities

• develop vendor strategies aligned with enterprise goals
• serve as primary relationship owner
• lead governance and performance reviews
• manage contract lifecycle activities (negotiations, renewals, amendments)
• oversee software and cloud compliance and utilization
• monitor supplier performance and risks

Skills

strategic sourcing

contract management

supplier governance

cloud and SaaS optimization

financial and risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Master’s degree or MBA

Tools

SAP

ServiceNow

Power BI

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Lead IT Vendor Management role to guide global strategy for hardware, software, SaaS, cloud, and managed services. You will optimize vendor relationships, manage contracts, and drive measurable value while mitigating risks.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in IT vendor management, with 7+ years handling large enterprise suppliers across sectors. On-site Maplewood, MN with travel.