Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 21 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Position Summary
The Director of IT Vendor and Contract Management leads vendor relationship management, contract negotiations, software licensing, and IT procurement activities. This position oversees vendor performance while identifying opportunities to optimize costs.
The Director develops trusted partnerships with technology suppliers and service providers. They ensure adherence to contracts and licensing agreements. This role manages the RFP process, vendor selection, and on boarding for key IT partnerships. They also forecast IT expenditures and maintain budgets.

Position Purpose:
• Provide strategic direction for global IT vendor management.
• Negotiate optimal contracts and licensing agreements.
• Lead procurement processes and purchasing for IT goods/services.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts worldwide.
• Identify and execute on opportunities for expense optimization.
• Ensure compliance with software licenses and vendor contracts.
• Maintain trusted partnerships with technology providers globally.

Position Responsibilities
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance to deliver value.
• Negotiate favorable licensing agreements and renewals.
• Ensure vendor security and regulatory compliance.
• Lead IT procurement processes and purchasing of technologies/services.
• Identify and execute on opportunities for expense reduction.
• Ensure compliance with software licenses and vendor contracts.
• Develop and manage annual budgets for IT expenditures.
• Implement cost optimization strategies related to vendors.
• Maintain trusted partnerships with technology and service providers.
• Manage third party risk assessment and monitoring.

Position Qualifications
• 7+ years overseeing IT vendor and contract management.
• Experience negotiating complex technology contracts and licenses.
• Strong vendor management and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of IT procurement processes and pricing strategies.
• Budget management expertise with forecasting and reporting.
• Analytical skills to evaluate vendor performance and total cost.
• Diplomatic approach to drive mutually beneficial partnerships.
Education:
• Degree in IT Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certification in Contract Management.
Required Travel:
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Please follow this link to apply for the above jobs: www.jsi.com  Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
• JSI Research & Training Institute Limited is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or military status (special disabled veterans or veteran status) in any employment decisions.
• JSI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority of our organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.
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