Strategic IT Vendor Management Lead

McLane Company, Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off begins day one

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. in Temple, Texas, is looking for an experienced leader to oversee its IT&D Vendor Management Office. This role involves managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with governance standards, and developing Vendor Management teammates. Candidates should have extensive experience in vendor management, excellent communication skills, and a relevant degree. The job offers a collaborative culture, competitive benefits, and growth opportunities in the IT sector. Join McLane to help support essential business operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, IT service management, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience focused on coaching and developing teams.
• Strong expertise in vendor governance, SLAs, KPIs, contract management, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the IT&D Vendor Management Office's day-to-day operations.
• Manage, coach, and develop Vendor Management teammates.
• Establish and enforce vendor governance standards across IT&D.

Skills

Vendor management

People leadership

Strong communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. in Temple, Texas, is looking for an experienced leader to oversee its IT&D Vendor Management Office. This role involves managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with governance standards, and developing Vendor Management teammates. Candidates should have extensive experience in vendor management, excellent communication skills, and a relevant degree. The job offers a collaborative culture, competitive benefits, and growth opportunities in the IT sector. Join McLane to help support essential business operations.