Strategic Sourcing, Technology Vendor Manager

Crypto Pro Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crypto Pro Network is seeking a Manager of the Technology Vendor Management Program in New York, NY. This role oversees vendor relationships, manages procurement processes, and ensures compliance across technology-related contracts.

The ideal candidate will have 5-8+ years in IT vendor management with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, with MBAs or relevant certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in IT vendor management, procurement, sourcing, or contract management.
• Proven experience negotiating technology contracts (SaaS, cloud, hardware, managed services).
• Strong knowledge of IT procurement processes and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key technology vendors.
• Lead vendor performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee vendor onboarding and risk assessments.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field

MBA or relevant certifications (ITIL, CPM, CIPS)

Job description

About the Opportunity

The Manager of the Technology Vendor Management Program oversees the end‑to‑end lifecycle of technology supplier relationships, sourcing strategies, license consumption management, and contract negotiations. The role ensures the organization maximizes value, minimizes risk, and maintains compliance across all technology‑related vendor engagements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key technology vendors and service providers.
• Lead regular vendor performance reviews, including SLAs, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, due diligence, compliance checks, and risk assessments.
• Manage escalation processes for underperforming vendors and drive corrective action plans.
• Oversee the full procurement lifecycle for hardware, software, cloud services, and IT professional services.
• Partner with technical teams to understand requirements and identify optimal sourcing strategies.
• Execute RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, evaluate proposals, and guide vendor selection processes.
• Ensure procurement policies, procedures, and best practices are followed across the organization.
• Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments to secure favorable terms and cost efficiencies.
• Maintain centralized vendor and contract documentation, renewal calendars, and compliance records.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Security, and other stakeholders to mitigate legal, financial, and operational risks.
• Analyze total cost of ownership (TCO) and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Implement and manage vendor governance frameworks and procurement process improvements.
• Develop and deliver regular reporting on vendor performance, spend, risks, and strategic recommendations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to technology IT procurement and vendor spend.
• Provide oversight to ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Supply Chain, or a related field. MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, CPM, CIPS) preferred.
• 5–8+ years of experience in IT vendor management, procurement, sourcing, or contract management.
• Proven experience negotiating technology contracts (SaaS, cloud, hardware, managed services).
• Strong knowledge of IT procurement processes, contract law fundamentals, and vendor governance models.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data, budgets, and vendor performance metrics.
• Detail‑oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Experience working in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments is preferred.

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