Strategic IT Vendor Manager

Akraya; Oakland (CA); Presencial; USD 83.000 - 87.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Vendor Performance Management

Contract Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Descripción del empleo

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.