IT Vendor Manager - Software and SAAS (Hybrid Houston, TX)

IT Vendor Manager Software and SAAS (Hybrid Houston, TX)

We are looking for an IT Vendor Manager for a global B2B high-tech company. This role will be lead oversees software renewals, new software procurement, and relationship management with stakeholders such as global procurement, business units, and IT leaders. Ensures that all software procurement processes align with the company's operational needs, budgetary goals, and compliance requirements. You will manage vendor contracts, assess vendor performance, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize software utilization. This role requires exceptional verbal and written communication and strong organizational and time management skills.

This is a 6-month project (extensions possible), 40 hours per week, hybrid role in Houston, TX.

This is a W2 role as a Stage 4 Solutions employee, and health benefits are offered.

Responsibilities:

• Shall manage critical software and labor vendor management activities, including software renewals, annual budgeting, and spending management.
• Contributes to the IT and business team's understanding, tracking, and forecasting of software licenses by collaborating with the teams and clearly explaining the software license agreements and management processes and procedures
• Partner with Global Procurement organization to ensure that new or renewal contracts are closed on time by participating in internal stakeholder conversations, vendor meetings, contract negotiations, and contract finalizations.
• Responsible for issuing vendor purchase orders and resolving invoicing/payment-related matters. Monitor spending against contracts to ensure cost-effective software usage.
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned software vendors regarding any related issues, including escalations, compliance, audit, and certification-related matters.
• Assist management in leading, training, and developing employees to better understand and utilize software licensing processes, procedures, and tools.
• Identify value/ savings opportunities, processes, and best practices.
• Analyze spending data of assigned software vendors, work with IT and business stakeholders to understand future growth/optimization opportunities and participate in a budgeting cycle every year.
• Establish strategic relationships across the business units and IT leaders to ensure active and early participation in supplier-related matters, including renewals.
• Ability to create effective license positions for Tier 1 publishers using SAM tools such as SNOW, including but not limited to uploading purchase orders, creating licenses and performing software optimization
• Thorough understanding of various Tier 1 vendor license models (Microsoft, Oracle, VMware, Microfocus, Adobe, Workday, SFDC, SAP etc.) and the ability to interpret software contracts/EULAs
• Driving small projects to optimize or reduce software install base.
• Produce regular reports on vendor performance, cost efficiency, and software utilization.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of software licensing processes and procedures in a constructive, measurable manner.
• Drive significant cost savings and cost avoidance by proactively identifying new opportunities through optimal utilization and avoiding duplicate software using the SAM tool.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with software vendors, including security risks, contract breaches, and compliance issues.
• Communicates IT standards and policies to the businesses, functions, geographies, and IT delivery suppliers/partners.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all vendor agreements comply with industry standards and legal requirements.
Identifies leverage opportunities where IT can provide cost-effective, standard solutions to meet the needs of multiple business/function/geography organizations.

Requirement:

• 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management, with a focus on software and SaaS commodities.
• Hands-on experience in utilizing Software Asset Management tools, SAM-ITAM Certification is preferred.
• Deep understanding of software trends, commercial models, and industry-specific terminology; proven track record of leading complex sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations
• Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and colleagues globally; experience in coaching and mentoring junior staff members is a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Please submit your resume to our network at http://jobs.stage4solutions.com/ (apply to the IT Vendor Manager Software and SAAS (Hybrid Houston, TX) role.

Please feel free to forward this project opening to others who may be interested.

Stage 4 Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing employees with an inclusive environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the job requirements and candidates' qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/belief, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Compensation: $40/hr. - $44.49/hr.

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