What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vendor Manager - IoT Technology position at Aeris Communications?
Job Description
Job Description
At Aeris, we are at the forefront of the IoT revolution, connecting more than 70 million cellular IoT devices globally in our IoT Platform Services via our telecom operator partners and enterprise customers, providing cutting-edge SaaS solutions that enable businesses to harness the power of connected devices. Our largest industry segments are Automotive, Utilities and Transport & Logistics, using eSIM technologies. Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world, Aeris is the preeminent IoT software company globally powering critical projects across energy, connected vehicles, transportation, retail, healthcare and more.
Aeris provides a SaaS based connectivity management platform for mobile operators and enterprises. It enables organizations to realize new revenue streams from a vast variety of devices while simplifying the process and reducing the cost of connecting them to benefit from economies of scale. The platform provides access to key functionality including subscription management, eSIM / eUICC management via world class APIs and operator and enterprise self-service portals. This is built on core tenants of cloud computing and intelligence (AI / ML). And thanks to our deep expertise and our extensive trusted partner network, we are the go-to destination for those wishing to roll-out high quality global IoT deployment.
We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Vendor Manager to join our Technology team. This individual will manage strategic relationships with technology vendors supporting our IoT infrastructure, data centers, and engineering initiatives. A key focus of the role is identifying opportunities to optimize costs by leveraging software solutions to reduce hardware dependency while ensuring access to cutting-edge technologies that maintain our competitive edge.
Key Responsibilities :
Vendor Selection and Onboarding
- Identify, evaluate, and select vendors for technology needs, including engineering resource, hardware, software, cloud services, and network infrastructure.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to source vendors that support product development and innovation goals.
- Negotiate contracts, SLAs, and pricing to maximize value and minimize risk.
- Ensure seamless onboarding of vendors, integrating them into existing systems and workflows.
Cost Optimization and Technology Strategy
Relationship Management
Performance Monitoring and Optimization
Contract Management
Collaboration and Communication
Minimum Requirements :
Preferred Requirements :
The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may also be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to : relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.
The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000.
Aeris walks the walk on diversity. We are a brilliant mix of varying ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages and professional / personal / military experiences – and that’s by design. Different perspectives are essential to our culture, innovative process and competitive edge. Aeris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Salary : $120,000 - $150,000
