Senior IT Sourcing & Vendor Management - Hybrid Leader

Summit Consulting; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Cincinnati is seeking a Senior IT Strategic Sourcing Representative for their Vendor Management team. This role focuses on overseeing the IT vendor management framework, negotiating IT agreements, and enhancing vendor performance metrics. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in technology service negotiation. The position offers hybrid work flexibility and competitive benefits, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience negotiating technology services and supporting IT functions.
• Ability to manage projects effectively and deliver high-quality customer service.
• Experience in securities, insurance, or financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the IT vendor management framework and oversee the full vendor portfolio.
• Develop, monitor, and communicate vendor performance metrics through scorecards and dashboards.
• Negotiate IT agreements across cloud, managed services, hardware, and software categories.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Technology, Business, Operations, Finance

Job description

A leading insurance company in Cincinnati is seeking a Senior IT Strategic Sourcing Representative for their Vendor Management team. This role focuses on overseeing the IT vendor management framework, negotiating IT agreements, and enhancing vendor performance metrics. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in technology service negotiation. The position offers hybrid work flexibility and competitive benefits, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.