Tech Vendor Manager — Cloud, Security & AI

CentralSquare Technologies; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CentralSquare Technologies is seeking a procurement leader to own the full vendor lifecycle for Cloud, IT, Security, Dev, and Product spend. You will translate vendor complexity into clear procurement actions, collaborating with Engineering and Security to evaluate proposals and mitigate risk.

You’ll drive cost optimization, negotiate contracts, and enforce governance processes across multi‑stakeholder teams, ensuring alignment with architecture and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in procurement/vendor management in a technical environment.
• Experience managing multi-category vendor portfolios: SaaS, cloud, developer tooling, security, or AI platforms.
• Direct experience with Engineering, IT, or Product stakeholders.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and associated certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end vendor management for Cloud, IT, Security, Dev, and Product from intake to offboarding.
• Challenge cost, scope, and justification; drive savings across the portfolio.
• Maintain renewal calendar and engage business owners six months out.
• Review vendor proposals with Spend Management Lead and prepare for negotiations.
• Engage with Engineering, IT, and Security stakeholders; assess platform risk and vendor claims.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

Technical collaboration

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Cost analysis / TCO

Tools

Smartsheet

NetSuite

CLM tools

Job description

CentralSquare Technologies is seeking a procurement leader to own the full vendor lifecycle for Cloud, IT, Security, Dev, and Product spend. You will translate vendor complexity into clear procurement actions, collaborating with Engineering and Security to evaluate proposals and mitigate risk.

You’ll drive cost optimization, negotiate contracts, and enforce governance processes across multi‑stakeholder teams, ensuring alignment with architecture and strategic objectives.