IT Director — Vendor Management & Asset Strategy

Patrick Industries; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Patrick Industries in Elkhart, Indiana seeks an IT Director, Vendor Management, to design and stand up the Vendor Management Office and lead Patrick IT's software and hardware asset management. This role will drive governance, cost optimization, risk management, and vendor relationships across the enterprise.

You will lead teams to mature vendor management, establish policies, and align strategy with IT pillars while supporting acquisitions and integration efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of IT experience.
• 6+ years of leadership in vendor management, sourcing, procurement, or IT asset management.
• Demonstrated experience standing up or maturing a Vendor Management Office.
• Experience with software and hardware asset management practices (SAM & HAM).
• Experience in decentralized, multi-site, or acquisition-driven environments preferred.
• Manufacturing or industrial sector experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and stand up Patrick IT's Vendor Management Office, including charter, operating model, governance structure, and staffing plan
• Establish vendor management policies, standards, and lifecycle processes covering sourcing, contracting, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding
• Build a centralized vendor inventory and segmentation model (strategic, tactical, transactional) to prioritize oversight and engagement effort
• Define and operationalize the VMO's ongoing operating rhythm, including business reviews, reporting cadence, and escalation paths
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for VMO maturity, ensuring the function scales alongside Patrick IT's growth and acquisition activity
• Lead vendor negotiations and contract structuring in partnership with Legal and Procurement, ensuring favorable commercial terms and risk mitigation
• Drive contract efficiency initiatives, including standardized terms, renewal management, and reduction of contract cycle times
• Own the enterprise vendor rationalization program, identifying redundant, overlapping, or underperforming vendors for consolidation or exit
• Deliver measurable cost savings and efficiency gains through contract renegotiation, vendor consolidation, and demand management
• Define and implement vendor performance scorecards, SLAs, and performance improvement plans for underperforming suppliers
• Establish vendor risk management processes, including financial health monitoring, cybersecurity risk assessment, and business continuity planning
• Serve as an escalation point for vendor performance issues and contract disputes
• Own budgets related to vendor management and software/hardware asset management functions
• Drive cost optimization initiatives across vendor spend, licensing, and asset investments while maintaining service quality
• Support adoption of the total cost of ownership (TCO) model across Patrick IT, ensuring vendor and asset costs are accurately captured and reported
• Improve financial transparency and predictability across vendor and asset-related IT spend

Skills

Vendor Management Office

Leadership

IT Asset Management

Sourcing/Procurement

SAM & HAM

Acquisitions/Integration

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Master's preferred

Tools

Procurement software

Asset management tools

Job description

Patrick Industries in Elkhart, Indiana seeks an IT Director, Vendor Management, to design and stand up the Vendor Management Office and lead Patrick IT's software and hardware asset management. This role will drive governance, cost optimization, risk management, and vendor relationships across the enterprise.

You will lead teams to mature vendor management, establish policies, and align strategy with IT pillars while supporting acquisitions and integration efforts.