IT Vendor and Resource Manager

YOUR TASKS

The IT Vendor and Resource Manager with a minimum of 5 years of experience, is responsible for managing relationships with IT vendors and ensuring the efficient allocation and utilization of IT resources within the organization. This role plays a crucial part in controlling costs, enhancing IT service delivery, and aligning technology resources with business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Vendor Management: identify, evaluate, and manage IT vendors, including negotiation of contracts and performance tracking. Maintain strong vendor relationships, ensuring adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs) and contractual obligations.
• Resource Allocation: collaborate with IT teams and project managers to understand resource requirements. Allocate IT resources efficiently, considering skillsets, availability, and project priorities. Monitor and adjust resource allocation to meet project demands.
• Cost Control: Analyze IT expenditures and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement. Negotiate favorable terms and pricing with vendors to optimize spending. Implement cost-effective resource management practices.
• Contract Management: draft, review, and manage IT-related contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Renew, modify, or terminate contracts as needed, following industry best practices.
• Relationship Building: cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal IT teams, vendors, and service providers. Act as a liaison between the organization and external vendors, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Performance Metrics: establish and track KPIs for vendor and resource management, providing data-driven insights. Generate reports and analyses to support decision-making and optimization efforts.
• Risk Management: identify and mitigate risks associated with vendor relationships and resource allocation. Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure operational continuity.