Symplr - Lead - Vendor & Contract Management

Description : Vendor & Contract Management Lead

Duties & Source, evaluate, and onboard IT vendors and service providers for hardware, software, cloud services, consulting, and support.

• Negotiate contracts, pricing models, licensing terms, and service-level agreements (SLAs) with IT vendors.
• Monitor vendor performance using KPIs such as uptime, response time, issue resolution, and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (IT, Finance, Legal, Procurement) to manage vendor selection and performance reviews
• Ensure vendor compliance with internal IT policies, data security standards, and relevant regulatory requirements
• Facilitate regular vendor audits, assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, risk reduction, and process improvements in IT vendor management.
• Stay informed on new technologies and vendor offerings relevant to organizational needs.

Skills Required :

(ref : iimjobs.com)