Strategic Vendor Management & Finance Director

Southland Industries, Inc.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal/

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks a Director of Vendor Management & Financial Operations to establish and mature the VM Office and Financial Management capabilities. The leader will build the operating model, governance, and performance management to manage external partners and technology investments.

Reporting to the VP, OCIO, this role will align vendors with business value, provide executive visibility into spend and investment planning, and optimize technology investments during growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Accounting or related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Vendor Management, Technology Financial Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, IT Operations, or related disciplines.
• Experience building or transforming Vendor Management Office (VMO) or technology financial management capabilities within a large complex organization.
• Experience developing vendor governance frameworks, performance management, programs, financial planning processes, and executive reporting.
• Experience managing strategic technology suppliers across software, cloud, infrastructure, professional services, staffing, and managed services.
• Experience leading technology budgeting, forecasting, investment planning, and financial governance.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the Vendor Management & Financial Management function, vision, strategy, operating model, governance, and service offerings.
• Develop annual operating plans, budgets, and financial governance practices.
• Serve as the executive advisor for vendor strategy, financial governance, and technology investment management.
• Partner with Portfolio Governance & Delivery and Change Management & Orchestration to deliver integrated OCIO services.
• Develop vendor strategy and governance framework; manage lifecycle, onboarding, renewals, and executive reviews.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, and Finance to negotiate and govern technology contracts.
• Monitor vendor performance, risks, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Vendor Management

Financial Planning

Executive Communication

Stakeholder Management

Budgeting & Forecasting

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/IT or related

Tools

TBM (Technology Business Management)

Apptio

ServiceNow SPM

Contract Governance Tools

Job description

Southland Industries seeks a Director of Vendor Management & Financial Operations to establish and mature the VM Office and Financial Management capabilities. The leader will build the operating model, governance, and performance management to manage external partners and technology investments.

Reporting to the VP, OCIO, this role will align vendors with business value, provide executive visibility into spend and investment planning, and optimize technology investments during growth and