Hybrid Technology Vendor Strategy Lead

PG&E; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E in Oakland is seeking a Technology Vendor Manager to be a strategic partner in managing PG&E's technology vendor ecosystem. You will define vendor requirements, oversee performance through KPIs and SLAs, and collaborate with Operations, Architecture, and Sourcing.

The role requires superb communication, strong analytics, and the ability to work independently and across teams to optimize technology purchases and align with multi-year capital and operating plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years job-related experience in IT vendor management, sourcing, or technology strategy.
• Experience with ERP, vendor management or procurement tools such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, ServiceNow, or GEP.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vendor relationships contribute measurable results to PG&E performance objectives.
• Align and document vendor capabilities with Operations, Architecture, IT Leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee full lifecycle of vendor relationships including onboarding, governance, and contract compliance.
• Ensure suppliers deliver against contractual commitments, SLAs, and compliance while driving operational excellence and innovation.
• Manage vendor relationships across lifecycle in line with business objectives and technology roadmap.

Skills

Vendor Management

Strategic Partnerships

Contract Negotiation

Analytics

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

ServiceNow

GEP

Job description

PG&E in Oakland is seeking a Technology Vendor Manager to be a strategic partner in managing PG&E's technology vendor ecosystem. You will define vendor requirements, oversee performance through KPIs and SLAs, and collaborate with Operations, Architecture, and Sourcing.

The role requires superb communication, strong analytics, and the ability to work independently and across teams to optimize technology purchases and align with multi-year capital and operating plans.