IT Vendor Relationship Manager jobs in Kansas City, KS

IT Vendor Relationship Manager manages the organization's strategic technology vendor management program to meet company needs and comply with required quality standards. Assists with selecting the company's product and service providers and tracks the procurement of IT products and services to monitor and maintain operational costs and budgets. Being an IT Vendor Relationship Manager leads request for proposals (RFP) process to vet the reputation and quality of vendor products. Negotiates service level agreements to ensure performance/quality metrics, responsibilities, expectations, and penalties are clearly defined. Additionally, IT Vendor Relationship Manager works closely with internal teams to monitor, maintain, and improve existing vendor relationships. Conducts regular business reviews to ensure compliance with company expectations, review issues, and develop solutions. May require experience with software licensing and hardware procurement. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The IT Vendor Relationship Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an IT Vendor Relationship Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sr Manager - Vendor Management/ Sourcing
  • Mindlance
  • Leawood, KS FULL_TIME
  • Job Details

    Sr Manager - Vendor Management/ Sourcing
    Duration: 6 months (potential conversion possibility)
    Location: Overland Park, KS (Hybrid)
    Job description:
    At least 10 years relevant experience required; The Sr Vendor Performance Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day vendor relationship for a service provider across multiple business teams, including vendor performance, needs assessment, spend optimization, risk management, and alignment to department goals. A key portion of this role is to align performance and engagement of internal teams who are leveraging the vendor to ensure optimal delivery, address outsourced service needs, and forecast future needs. Works along leadership to oversee the lifecycle activities for existing contracts. Coordinates the negotiation and execution of contracts with the Legal department and leadership. Strong relationship management and the ability to influence internally and externally are key success factors in this role.
    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Provides day to day ownership of Master Service Contract (MSA) with outsourcing partners, has responsibility for oversight and partners in the negotiation with leadership and Legal on Scope of Work (SOW) for outsourcing, is responsible for ensuring outsourcing partners are in compliance with MSA, SOW, SOX, and all internal controls.
    • Develops, recommends, and/or implements strategic initiatives associated with improving practices; manages establishment and development of policies; establishes schedules, collaborates with inter- and intra-departmental stakeholders on content and processes to support overall company P&L and metrics.
    • Build and maintain relationships with vendors to align and manage expectations of service delivery / reliability.
    • Lead and serve as communications point and escalation path to resolve vendor delivery / reliability issues.
    • Manages Accountability and Performance Management:
    • Creation & calculation and ongoing review of scorecards, metrics and operational goals tracking performance of current outsourcing partners within Finance and future partners
    • Monitors progress and results; gives feedback effectively to vendor; has tough conversations, when appropriate.
    • Schedule and conduct vendor evaluations / business reviews for compliance, effectiveness and performance and identify areas of improvement for cross functional teams.
    • Provide escalations to vendors for all pervasive operational issues. Determine vendor key performance indicators and trends. Help determine ways to improve service reliability and reduce cost.
    • Partner with other groups on a matrix basis, particularly operational teams to deliver cost reduction, consistency on outsourcing reporting, and roadmap for future outsourcing opportunities.
    • Also responsible for other Duties/Projects as assigned by business management as needed.
    Experience:
    7-10 years: Telecommunications/Wireless Industry experience in the areas of Engineering, Finance or Carrier Management desired or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Management, team lead, or other equivalent leadership experience.
    Education: Bachelors in finance, accounting, engineering
    EEO:
    Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.
  • 7 Days Ago

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Vendor Performance Manager (Contract to Hire)
  • Information Technology Group
  • Leawood, KS FULL_TIME
  • Job DetailsJOB DESCRIPTION: 7 years of experience. The Vendor Performance Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day vendor relationship for a service provider across multiple business teams...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Construction Manager
  • 360 IT Professionals
  • Overland Park, KS FULL_TIME
  • Company Description360 IT Professionals is a Software Development Company based in Fremont, California that offers complete technology services in Mobile development, Web development, Cloud computing ...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Sr. Vendor Performance Manager (Contract to Hire)
  • Information Technology Group
  • Leawood, KS FULL_TIME
  • Job DetailsJOB DESCRIPTION:At least 10 years relevant experience required; The Sr Vendor Performance Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day vendor relationship for a service provider acr...
  • 7 Days Ago

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VP, Relationship Manager
  • Enterprise Bank & Trust
  • Overland Park, KS FULL_TIME
  • Enterprise Bank & Trust was founded in the spirit of entrepreneurship and community. From the small mom-and-pop coffee shop to the large construction company that employs local people, our goal is to ...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Client Relationship Manager
  • Berkley
  • Overland Park, KS OTHER
  • Company Details Intrepid Direct Insurance (IDI) is a rapidly growing innovative direct property and casualty company and a member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, a fortune 500 company, rated A (Supe...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Cloud Data Architect - Google Cloud - Direct Hire - Remote EST hours- W2 Only
  • Apex Systems
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Cloud Data Architect - Google Cloud - Direct Hire - Remote EST Hours - W2 Only Key Responsibilities: - Identify and prop...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vendor Risk Analyst
  • Rochdale
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Company Description Rochdale is an industry leader providing customized strategy and risk management services in the fin...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Material Buyer
  • The Judge Group
  • Lenexa, KS
  • Join the Hostess Brands Team and help us inspire moments of JOY for our customers, consumers, stakeholders, and each oth...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Laborer Foreman (Kansas City)
  • Turner Construction Company
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Division: Kansas City Project Location(s): Kansas City, MO 64105 USA Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Marketing Manager
  • HR Soul Consulting
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Here at HR Soul, our solutions amplify the performance of people and the soul of company culture. From strategic plannin...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounts Receivable Analyst
  • Experis
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Accounts Receivable Analyst Our client in Overland Park, KS is looking for hardworking, motivated talent to join their t...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr Project Manager 100% Remote
  • Irvine Technology Corporation
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Sr IT Project Manager 100% Remote Well branded industry leader is looking to bring on a Sr IT Project manager to manage ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Manager
  • DR Horton
  • Kansas City, MO
  • D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kansas City is the third-largest city in the State of Kansas, the county seat of Wyandotte County, and the third-largest city of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Kansas City, Kansas is abbreviated as "KCK" to differentiate it from Kansas City, Missouri, after which it is named. It is part of a consolidated city-county government known as the "Unified Government". Wyandotte County also includes the independent cities of Bonner Springs and Edwardsville. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 145,786 residents. It is situated at Kaw Point, which is the junction of the Missouri an...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for IT Vendor Relationship Manager jobs
$126,552 to $170,264
Kansas City, Kansas area prices
were up 1.7% from a year ago

IT Vendor Relationship Manager in Bradenton, FL
This role will lead and support the vendor management lifecycle, working transversally with IT, purchasing, finance, and legal functions to support the vendor management discipline for technology at Seattle Genetics.
December 22, 2019
IT Vendor Relationship Manager in La Crosse, WI
Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for IT Vendor Relationship Manager will increase 16 % over 5 years.
February 07, 2020
IT Vendor Relationship Manager in Frankfort, KY
The Vendor Relationship Manager must have experience with technology planning and budgeting as well as familiarity with effective vendor and supplier management strategies will all be critical to the success.
January 08, 2020