Director Vendor Management

Description

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Looking to join a team in technology that is dynamic, fast paced and forward looking? Establish a new foundation in Business & Vendor Management in the Technology organization as the Director of Business and Vendor Management for Infrastructure. You will provide contractual, operational, and vendor relationship management across a broad spectrum of Technology products focused specifically on Technology infrastructure (e.g. telecom, networking, server, storage, data center solutions and other managed services).

How will you make an impact in this role?

The key role for the Director of Infrastructure is to work with Technology vendors and / or internal partners in identifying, defining, and enforcing contractual elements and / or internal agreements. It is critical to hold the vendor partners accountable and ensure American Express teams and vendors align to established vendor engagement polices and standards and interagency guidelines.

This is a newly established role, responsible for leading a small team with the opportunity for growth and enhancement of our vendor management oversight. The core functions of this position will include contract management, vendor relationship management, consulting and sourcing and managing vendor performance.

Key Responsibilities

Establish and maintain positive relationships with Technology vendors and internal Technology partners at all levels Responsible for specific contract elements and relationship management of large vendor engagements in relation to vendors and / or relationship management with internal Technology partners

Support sourcing and negotiation by providing thought leadership and benchmarking to maximize commercial value on our contracts

Partner with our key Amex stakeholders to negotiate and adhere to contractual commitments and internal guidelines

Drive optimal vendor performance across the portfolio by monitoring vendor performance against evaluation criteria defined within contracts and internal Technology partners

Address escalated vendor issues on behalf of Technology through a formal dispute resolution process from performance governance meetings

May be responsible for drafting standard contractual Technology vendor terms and conditions, in accordance with AXP’s global standards and in partnership with Global Supply Management

Partner with the General Counsel’s Office, Global Supply Management, Compliance and Security teams, as needed

Be proactive in driving business results

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in related field required

Relevant work experience in contract management, procurement, vendor management, sourcing and / or third-party risk management

Supervisory / management experience including building a diverse and inclusive team

Capabilities to set an agenda, define what winning looks like with an Enterprise first mentality

Ability to influence without direct authority at all levels of the organization via verbal and written communication

Strong analytical, project management, business reporting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to come to conclusions and make clear, concise recommendations based on findings

Demonstrated consultative skills – questioning, negotiating, listening

Ability to work on cross-functional teams in a matrix environment to deliver on common goals

Understanding of the Technology industry. Experience in managing telecom and networking contracts is required

Ability to lead a team to define detailed value-added requirements and success criteria, knowledge, and experience with the product lifecycle

Demonstrated ability to manage and act as an advocate of change

Ability to champion a learning culture to drive continuous improvements and standardization

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree preferred

Experience managing a full spectrum of infrastructure contracts is preferred

Qualifications

Salary Range : $145,000.00 to $230,000.00 annually bonus equity (if applicable) benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

6% Company Match on retirement savings plan

Free financial coaching and financial well-being support

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits

Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need

20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy

Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)

Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program

Career development and training opportunities

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Job : Technology

Primary Location : US-New York-New York

Other Locations : US-New York-New York, US-Arizona-Phoenix

Schedule Full-time

Req ID : 25001947

Salary : $145,000 - $230,000