IT Vendor Management Specialist

Role: IT Vendor Management Specialist

Location: Westlake OH (Hybrid)

Type of Employment: Full Time Permanent

Job Summary:

We are seeking an IT Vendor Management Specialist to support

procurement, vendor management, and strategic sourcing

activities. This role focuses on vendor onboarding, contract management, sourcing events, and ensuring compliance across IT vendors and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support

vendor onboarding, performance tracking, and issue resolution

• Manage

contract renewals, documentation, and compliance tracking

• Coordinate

IT sourcing activities

(RFPs, RFQs, vendor evaluations)

• Collaborate with IT, finance, and legal teams on procurement needs
• Maintain vendor records, track invoices, and support audit readiness

Required Skills:

• 5\+ years of experience in

IT procurement/vendor management

• Experience with

contracts, sourcing, and vendor negotiations

• Knowledge of

software licensing (SaaS, subscription, etc.)

• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in

Excel and procurement tools

Preferred:

• Experience with VARs, asset management, and vendor scorecards
• Ability to support process improvements and cost-saving initiatives