What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Vendor Management Specialist position at University of North Texas System Administration?
Title : IT Vendor Management Specialist
Employee Classification : IT Vendor Mgmt Specialist
Campus : University of North Texas - System Administration
Division : SYS-Information Technology
SubDivision-Department : SYS-Information Technology
Department : SYS-Information Technology-925000
Job Location : Denton
Salary : Commensurate with experience
FTE : 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility : TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview :
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000 students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
System IT is a component of The University of North Texas System. The mission of System IT is simple : to be the best at delivering customer-aligned IT solutions and services. Our services are provided to all member institutions using an IT shared services governance model.
System IT provides the primary technology used by all campuses to support their operations. These include : shared resources of data centers, computing hardware, software applications, network and voice communications, collaboration and productivity capabilities, central web services, risk management, and security and compliance services. As a department, we strive to provide the most professional personnel possible to serve our campus constituents.
The University of North Texas is a state employer offering great benefits, including medical, dental, life, retirement, ample paid time off, and great work / life balance.
Position Overview
The System IT Department is seeking to hire an IT Vendor Management Specialist.
The IT Vendor Management Specialist will play an integral role in helping to advance our IT vendor management practices and capabilities to lead and support long-term relationships and contributions of our technology vendors. This role requires review and negotiation of IT contracts, building collaborative partnership with technology leaders and vendors, and processing of IT procurement. The IT Vendor Management Specialist will have enterprise-wide impact and influence as technology vendors play a meaningful role in our overall success.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business or a related field and two (2) years of related contract management experience, or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of IT vendor management best practices, contract management principles, procurement processes, and IT service delivery models.
- Skills in negotiating, analyzing, and interpreting contracts, vendor performance, and financial data.
- Skills in using Microsoft Office applications, contract management software, and procurement systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including vendors, IT teams, Procurement, internal business partners, and senior management.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and adapt to changing needs and expectations.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications :
CTCM certification
Required License / Registration / Certifications
Job Duties :
Help negotiate contractual terms focusing on areas of significant impact to UNT System Administration and its member institutions as well as risks relating to performance and service capabilities.
Work Schedule :
Generally, M-F, 8am - 5pm
Driving University Vehicle :
Security Sensitive :
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions :
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits :
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement :
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
