Information Technology Project Analyst

Applicantz

Michigan

Hybrid

USD 54,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Join Applicantz as an IT Supplier / Vendor Analyst Lead in Michigan, where you will manage supplier relationships and lifecycle while collaborating with various stakeholders. You will assist in budgeting, invoicing, and ensure effective communication throughout the vendor management process. This role requires strong analytical skills and a background in IT or Business Management.

Qualifications

BA/BS in IT/Business Management, Purchasing, or Operations.
Experience in Project or Program management.
Strong understanding of software/vendor management.

Responsibilities

Manage supplier lifecycle including sourcing, contracting, and issue resolution.
Support IT lifecycle management with key stakeholders.
Facilitate communication between business units and suppliers.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Customer Service

Project Management

Collaboration

Education

BA/BS in IT/Business Management or Operations related field

Tools

MS Office

Ariba

SAP

Job description

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Base pay range

$26.00/hr - $31.00/hr

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Hiring Manager would like to see a Michigan based candidate that could potentially come into the Novi, MI office occasionally (like once or twice a month for meetings).

The IT Supplier / Vendor Analyst Lead will work closely with different levels of stakeholders and leaders within Autodesk. This requires a skilled communicator, a passion for customer service, an analytical mindset, solid understanding of excel and financial reporting tools, and the ability to skillfully manage the supplier lifecycle and related request from beginning to end. Will be responsible for assisting businesses with budgeting, purchase order submission/tracking, and invoicing approvals.

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS in IT/Business Management, Purchasing, or other Operations related field.
Project or Program management experience. Employee will work cross-functionally with IT, Sourcing, Procurement, Finance, and Suppliers.
Familiarity with a variety of technology concepts, practices, and procedures related to management of software/infrastructure vendor relationships which include but are not exclusive to Software as a Service, Platform as a Service, Software, Hardware, and or Telecom services.
General understanding/interest in technology, software, and IT suppliers
Excellent analytical, organizational, tactical and strategic planning, presentation (verbal, and written) communication skills
Ability to read and interpret legal documents such as contracts, terms and conditions, non-disclosure agreements
Ability to work with and empower others on a collaborative basis to ensure success of the team
Ability to establish workflows, manage multiple projects, and meet necessary deadlines
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office (Intermediate Excel, PowerPoint) and purchasing systems such as Ariba, SAP

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Supporting IT lifecycle management with key stakeholders and ensuring business has an appropriate understanding of SaaS/cloud software and platform purchases
Key stakeholder in the vendor management lifecycle including sourcing, contracting, onboarding, issue management, to off-boarding
Work with Business, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Privacy and Security teams on RF(x) processes, technical supplier evaluations, security assessments, and other projects as needed
Work with Business, Procurement, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure contracts have appropriate service and support level agreements, key performance indicators, and escalation processes.
Plan, manage, and execute contract renewals well in advance of expiry
Support and facilitate any disputes between business and supplier to resolution, including invoicing, overages, and platform disruptions/outages.
Set up regular check-ins with supplier account managers, facilitate regular conversations between the business unit/stakeholder(s) and supplier operations teams
Support the business in growth/reduction forecasting and monitor against the business strategy
Flag overages and additional budget asks well in advance

Our Fortune Technology client is ranked as one of the best companies to work with, in the world. As a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, they foster a progressive culture, creativity, and a flexible work environment using cutting-edge technologies.

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