IT Vendor Manager

GlobalFoundries; United States; On-site; USD 106,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor foundry seeks an IT Vendor Manager to enhance vendor relations and drive strategic alignment with IT priorities. The role requires comprehensive management of vendor performance across various sectors, leveraging negotiation skills and IT know-how to optimize contracts. The successful candidate will possess a robust background in vendor management, excellent stakeholder relations, and the ability to influence through collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT vendor management in the semiconductor or high-tech industry.
• Proven ability to work with Executives and geo-dispersed stakeholders.
• Experience managing day-to-day tasks of a team member.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize IT’s relationships with vendors.
• Manage vendor performance to IT contracts, prioritizing by risk and spend.
• Develop and maintain vendor scorecards reporting on KPIs and cost savings.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain, Business or related field

Tools

Service Now

Ariba

iCertis

Job description

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GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role:

The IT Vendor Manager oversees and optimizes IT’s relationships with infrastructure, professional services and software vendors. This role reports directly to the Director of IT Enablement and is critical in ensuring that vendor partnerships align with IT’s strategy and operational priorities.

• Develop and execute vendor management strategies aligned with IT’s best practices and organizations goals.
• Manage vendor relationships across IT which include applications, telecom, network, professional services, and infrastructure providers.
• Manage performance to IT contracts, prioritizing by risk and spend, with a focus on optimization and performance.
• Partner with GlobalFoundries Procurement organization to build performance metrics into all IT contracts and provide input into all IT contract renewals.
• Provide all governance, including regular executive reviews with GlobalFoundries and Supplier leadership, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of an India-based team member who is responsible for tactical tasks such as updating the risk and criticality database.
• Lead vendor risk assessments as needed. Assigning criticality, and tracking needed actions with various IT teams
• Develop and maintain vendor scorecards and report on KPIs, cost savings, and value delivery.

Other Responsibilities

• Stay current with IT capabilities like AWS or Azure, semiconductor technology trends and vendor innovations.
• Partner on RFx events as a key stakeholder, partnering with Procurement to ensure vendor performance is represented.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure vendor solutions meet regulatory requirements (e.g., ITAR, ISO 26262).
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT vendor management in the semiconductor or high-tech industry.
• Proven experience negotiating complex contracts and managing vendor performance.
• Knowledge of professional services agreements
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, and proven ability to work with Executives and geo-dispersed stakeholders.
• Experience with vendor management platforms and procurement systems, including Service Now, Ariba and iCertis.
• Experience managing the day-to-day tasks of a team member.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Certifications such as ITIL, SIG Certified Third Party Risk Assessor (CTPRA), or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
• Experience with global vendor ecosystems and offshore service providers.
• Knowledge of semiconductor industry compliance standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, ITAR, RoHS).
• International and Domestic travel experience. This role will require some travel.

Expected Salary Range

$106,100.00 - $200,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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