Strategic Tech Vendor Manager

Intelliswift - An LTTS Company; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelliswift - An LTTS Company seeks a Technology Vendor Manager to partner with IT, architecture, and operations to optimize the vendor ecosystem and maximize value from technology investments.

The role requires strong supplier relationship skills, the ability to engage executives, and a track record of driving cost savings and performance improvements through strategic vendor management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, business, or related field; master’s preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive IT vendor management or sourcing experience.
• Experience with ERP/vendor management tools (SAP Ariba, Coupa, ServiceNow, GEP).

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with internal stakeholders to drive measurable vendor performance.
• Align vendor capabilities with Operations, Architecture, IT Leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Develop innovative commercial models to meet CIO savings targets.
• Establish Tier-1 and Tier-2 supplier relationships and engage leaders.
• Conduct periodic supplier reviews to discuss performance and roadmaps.
• Identify disruptive technologies and collaborate on POC and rationalization.

Skills

Vendor management

Strategic thinking

Project management

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Business / related

Master's degree in Business / Engineering / Information Systems

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

ServiceNow

GEP

Job description

Intelliswift - An LTTS Company seeks a Technology Vendor Manager to partner with IT, architecture, and operations to optimize the vendor ecosystem and maximize value from technology investments.

The role requires strong supplier relationship skills, the ability to engage executives, and a track record of driving cost savings and performance improvements through strategic vendor management.