Program Manager II (IT Vendor Management): 26-03330

Akraya Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a procurement and vendor management lead to optimize technology vendor relationships in Oakland, CA. The role emphasizes strategic alignment of IT investments with business objectives, driving cost savings, and partnering across departments to define requirements and monitor performance.

The ideal candidate will negotiate contracts, manage vendor SLAs, and guide multi-year investment planning, ensuring value and governance across the vendor portfolio.

Qualifications

• Manage IT vendor relationships and contracts across complex environments.
• Develop vendor strategies aligned with business objectives and savings targets.
• Proficiently manage cross-functional stakeholder engagements.
• Experience with multi-year IT investment planning and vendor performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize technology vendor relationships for strategic alignment and measurable results.
• Develop and implement innovative commercial models to achieve financial savings targets.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of vendor engagements, from onboarding to performance reviews.
• Analyze vendor performance against KPIs and SLAs, driving continuous improvement and accountability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop vendor technology strategies and requirements.

Skills

Vendor Performance Management

Contract Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Primary Skills: Vendor Performance Management (advanced), Contract Negotiation (advanced), Strategic Sourcing (advanced), Financial Analysis (intermediate), Stakeholder Management (advanced)

Contract Type: W2 Duration: 12 Months Location: Oakland, CA (2-3 Day Onsite) Pay Range: 60$ to 63$/hour on W2

This role is pivotal in managing the organization's technology vendor relationships to maximize value and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will act as a strategic advisor, aligning IT investments with business objectives and long-term plans. You will collaborate across departments to define requirements, oversee performance, and drive innovation through vendor partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize technology vendor relationships for strategic alignment and measurable results.
• Develop and implement innovative commercial models to achieve financial savings targets.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of vendor engagements, from onboarding to performance reviews.
• Analyze vendor performance against KPIs and SLAs, driving continuous improvement and accountability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop vendor technology strategies and requirements.

Must Have Skills

• Manage complex IT vendor relationships and contracts.
• Develop and execute vendor strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Proficiently manage cross-functional stakeholder engagements.
• Experience in managing technology vendors within large, complex enterprises and multi-year investment planning cycles is required.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!