IT Vendor Relationship Manager jobs in New Brunswick, NJ

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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IT Vendor Manager
  • Ascot Group
  • ISELIN, NJ FULL_TIME
  • This is an opportunity to join Ascot Group - one of the world’s preeminent specialty risk underwriting organizations.

    Designed as a modern-era company operating through an ecosystem of interconnected global operating platforms, we’re bound by a common mission and purpose. Our greatest strength is a talented team who flourish in a collaborative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial culture, steeped in underwriting excellence, integrity, and a passion to find a better way, The Ascot Way.

    The Ascot Way guides our people and our organization. Our underwriting platforms collaborate to find creative ways to deploy our capital in a true cross-product and cross-platform approach. These platforms work as one, deploying our capital creatively through our Client Centric, Risk Centric and Technology Centric strategies

    Built to be resilient, Ascot offers clients leading financial security while delivering bespoke products and world class service — both pre- and post-claims. Ascot exists to solve for our clients’ brightest tomorrow, through agility, collaboration, resilience, and discipline.

    Position Summary:

    Join our dynamic team at Ascot Group as an IT Vendor Manager reporting to the SVP, IT Strategy and Transformation in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). As an integral member of our Information Technology (IT) department, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing relationships with external technology vendors. In this position, you will be responsible for managing the entire vendor lifecycle, from selection and onboarding to performance evaluation and contract renewal.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Vendor Selection and Evaluation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and evaluate potential IT vendors. Conduct thorough assessments to ensure alignment with business objectives, technical requirements, and compliance standards.
    • Contract Negotiation and Management: Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of vendor contracts, ensuring compliance and managing contract renewals, modifications, and terminations.
    • Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships with existing and prospective vendors to drive mutual success. Act as the primary point of contact for vendor-related issues, fostering effective communication and conflict resolution.
    • Performance Monitoring: Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess vendor performance. Regularly review and analyze vendor deliverables, service levels, and overall quality to ensure alignment with contractual obligations.
    • Risk Mitigation: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with vendor relationships. Proactively address issues such as cybersecurity threats, compliance concerns, and other risk factors that may impact the organization.
    • Budget Oversight and Cost Optimization: Collaborate with the finance department to monitor vendor-related expenditures, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints. Conduct regular cost-benefit analyses to Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
    • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including IT teams, legal, procurement, and business units, to align vendor strategies with overall business objectives.
    • Technology Trends Awareness: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to IT vendor management. Provide recommendations for incorporating innovative solutions into the vendor management process.
    • Communication and Reporting: Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on vendor performance and related initiatives and prepare reports and presentations on vendor management activities.
    • Policy and Procedure Development: Develop and implement vendor management policies and procedures and ensure compliance with industry best practices and relevant regulations.
    • Commit to The Ascot Way: As a member of the IT organization, the IT Vendor Manager will embody The Ascot Way in their daily interaction with colleagues, fostering colleague engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability.

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
    • A minimum of 5 years of experience in an IT vendor management or procurement role. 
    • Proven experience in IT vendor management, procurement, or related roles.
    • Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management.
    • In-depth understanding of IT procurement processes and vendor evaluation criteria.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to analyze complex situations, think strategically, and make informed decisions.
    • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards in the insurance sector.

    ***This position may be filled at a different level, depending on experience***

    Compensation

    Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, and skills. The base pay is just one component of Ascot’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual cash bonus, long-term incentives, and other forms of discretionary compensation awarded by the Company. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $135,000 - $155,000.

    Company Benefits

    The Company provides a competitive benefits package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

    Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program), and more

    Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state /local paid leave where required), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Other leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, Adoption, Maternity, Military, Primary & Non-Primary Caregiver)

    Retirement Benefits: Contributory Savings Plan (401k)

     

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Project Manager
  • Han IT Staffing
  • Iselin, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Project Manager Malvern PA Day one onsite & Hybrid Responsibilities Decompose, track critical path, status, integrate and drive workstream deliverables on a large enterprise program. Qualifications Ex...
  • 11 Days Ago

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program manager
  • Han IT Staffing
  • Iselin, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities The Technical ELITE Program is a 1-year talent development program for IT engineers. We bring in 250 new hires through the program on an annual basis. With the size and scope of our p...
  • 16 Days Ago

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devops engineer with secret manager
  • Han IT Staffing
  • Iselin, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Greetings, This is Puja Dahiya from HAN IT Staffing Inc. Our records show that you are an experienced IT professional. Your experience is relevant to one of my current openings. Title: Devops engineer...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Python developer with Secret Manager
  • Han IT Staffing
  • Iselin, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Title: Python developer with Secret Manager Client: Capgemini/Vanguard Location: Malvern, PA Responsibilities Development of Python scripting for use with Secrets Manager and Azure Cloud platforms to ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Relationship Manager III
  • The Provident Bank of New Jersey
  • Iselin, NJ FULL_TIME
  • POSITION SUMMARY Under general direction, this position is responsible for origination, evaluation and structuring of complex loan requests and transactions. Additional responsibilities will include p...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Regional Facilities Associate
  • Oak Street Health Inc.
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Role Description : The Facilities Associate is an important part of the Oak Street Health organization by providing supp...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Account and Vendor Manager
  • ACCURATE LANGUAGE SERVICES
  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description At Accurate Language Services, client and vendor relationships are our top priority. We ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Manager - Multifamily Residential
  • NorthPoint Staffing LLC
  • Edison, NJ
  • Job Description: Purchasing Manager - Multifamily Residential - NJ NorthPoint Staffing is currently seeking an outstandi...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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IT Cost Accountant - procure to pay must- Basware plus
  • Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description NOTICE- Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applica...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manager of Facilities
  • SHI International Corp.
  • Somerset, NJ
  • Job Summary: SHI seeks an experienced and highly motivated manager to take over the management of the New Jersey and Pen...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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IT Cost accountant-Procure to pay-p2p must- Basware huge plus
  • Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • NOTICE- Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical exper...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Category Manager- Packaging
  • BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
  • Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • **Job Description Summary** Lead, direct and manage the development and execution of a global spend category strategy (~...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Supervisor
  • Synerfac
  • Eatontown, NJ
  • Details: Industrial Equipment Supplier in Eatontown is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor. About the job Immediate Opening...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 5.789 square miles (14.995 km2), including 5.227 square miles (13.539 km2) of land and 0.562 square miles (1.456 km2) of water (9.71%). New Brunswick is in Raritan Valley (a line of cities in central New Jersey). New Brunswick is on the south side of Raritan Valley along with Piscataway Township, Highland Park, Edison Township, and Franklin Township (Somerset County). New Brunswick lies southwest of Newark and New York City and northeast of Trenton and Philadelphia. New Brunswick is bordered by Piscataway, Highland Park...
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Income Estimation for IT Vendor Relationship Manager jobs
$145,925 to $196,329
New Brunswick, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.5% 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