IT Vendor Management Specialist (Application Development Services) - 100 % Remote

Description:TEKsystems' client is looking for analysts to work within the IT Vendor Management Office (VMO) which plays a crucial role in managing and optimizing the relationships with technology vendors. We are seeking an IT Vendor Management Specialist who will work closely with DTS (Digital Technology Services) senior leadership to ensure that our vendor partnerships align with our strategic goals, deliver value, and meet our rigorous standards.Responsibilities: Vendor Lifecycle Management: Coordinate and oversee competitive sourcing events, including RF(x) processes, to select vendors that align with the client's strategic goals and technology needs. Contract Management: Collaborate with DTS leadership, operations, legal, purchasing, and security teams to review and negotiate IT vendor agreements, ensuring that technical provisions, service levels, and commercial terms meet departmental objectives and comply with regulatory requirements. Performance Monitoring: Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and presentations to track vendor performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs). Escalate deviations as necessary. Strategic Collaboration: Facilitate communication between DTS leadership, Purchasing teams, and vendors to ensure a clear understanding of business and technical requirements. Provide guidance on optimizing vendor portfolios to support business goals. Risk Management: Conduct vendor risk assessments, value analysis, and performance management to support effective decision-making and strategic planning. Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for improvement. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment of vendor management activities with organizational goals. Training & Development: Provide support and training to DTS leaders managing vendor accounts, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to manage vendor relationships effectively. Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements within the VMO, establishing and enforcing governance frameworks to ensure operational excellence and enterprise value through strategic supplier management. Other Duties: Assist with other duties and projects as assigned, adhering to the client's organizational competencies and standards of behavior.Skills:Vendor management, contract management, process improvement, performance monitor, risk managementTop Skills Details:Vendor management, contract management, process improvement, performance monitor, risk managementAdditional Skills & Qualifications:great communication and experience working at a healthcare systemExperience Level:Expert LevelEligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: § Medical, dental & vision § Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital § 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available § Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) § Short and long-term disability § Health Spending Account (HSA) § Transportation benefits § Employee Assistance Program § Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.