Senior IT Vendor Manager

Scorpion Therapeutics; Minnesota; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Lead IT Vendor Management role to guide global strategy for hardware, software, SaaS, cloud, and managed services. You will optimize vendor relationships, manage contracts, and drive measurable value while mitigating risks.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in IT vendor management, with 7+ years handling large enterprise suppliers across sectors. On-site Maplewood, MN with travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in IT vendor management, with at least 7 years managing complex enterprise technology suppliers.

Responsibilities

• develop vendor strategies aligned with enterprise goals
• serve as primary relationship owner
• lead governance and performance reviews
• manage contract lifecycle activities (negotiations, renewals, amendments)
• oversee software and cloud compliance and utilization
• monitor supplier performance and risks

Skills

strategic sourcing

contract management

supplier governance

cloud and SaaS optimization

financial and risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Master’s degree or MBA

Tools

SAP

ServiceNow

Power BI

Job description

Role:

Lead global strategy and management of IT technology suppliers, including hardware, software, SaaS, cloud, and managed services. Objectives: optimize vendor relationships, ensure contractual excellence, control costs, mitigate risks, and deliver measurable value.

Responsibilities:

• develop vendor strategies aligned with enterprise goals
• serve as primary relationship owner
• lead governance and performance reviews
• manage contract lifecycle activities (negotiations, renewals, amendments)
• oversee software and cloud compliance and utilization
• monitor supplier performance and risks

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• minimum 10 years in IT vendor management, with at least 7 years managing complex enterprise technology suppliers in private, public, or military sectors

Skills:

• strategic sourcing
• contract management
• supplier governance
• cloud and SaaS optimization
• financial and risk management
• proficiency with enterprise tools (e.g., SAP, ServiceNow, Power BI)

Preferred:

• Master’s degree or MBA
• certifications (e.g., ITIL, FinOps, IAITAM)
• experience with multimillion-dollar portfolios
• knowledge of TM, FinOps, or cloud platforms

High-value:

• focus on technology portfolio optimization
• vendor performance improvement
• global cross-functional leadership

Location:

On-site at Maplewood, MN, with up to 5% travel.