Senior Technology Vendor Manager

TekWissen•Los Angeles, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

TekWissen is seeking an experienced Senior Technology Vendor Manager to lead operational and strategic aspects of a client’s technology vendor ecosystem. The role manages the end-to-end lifecycle of key vendors, balancing cost optimization, contract governance, risk mitigation, and relationship management. The position supports vendors across infrastructure, software, cloud services, emerging technology, broadcast, and ad sales platforms, and collaborates with senior stakeholders in Technology, Finance, Legal, Risk, and Procurement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Technology, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in vendor management, IT procurement, or contract negotiation.
Strong understanding of technology domains such as cloud, SaaS, telecom, and infrastructure.
Proven experience managing multi-million-dollar vendor relationships.
Track record of leading contract negotiations, governance strategies, and cross-functional business reviews.
Ability to handle a large volume of simultaneous deals in various stages, approximately 30 to 40.

Nice To Haves

Experience with enterprise tools such as Salesforce, Asana, Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.
Familiarity with vendor risk management frameworks and financial due diligence.
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
High emotional intelligence and ability to manage senior-level stakeholder relationships and vendor partnerships.
Experience in the media or entertainment industry.

Responsibilities

Own and enhance the technology organization’s vendor governance framework.
Lead quarterly business reviews with strategic vendors to drive value, performance, and innovation.
Establish and track KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics for vendor evaluation.
Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, redlining, execution, and renewal.
Lead contract negotiations to secure commercially favorable and risk-appropriate terms.
Collaborate with Legal and Sourcing to align contracts with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact between the business and assigned vendors.
Work cross-functionally with Technology, Security, Finance, and Procurement to align vendor performance with internal goals.
Escalate and resolve vendor-related issues with urgency and diplomacy.
Lead vendor risk assessments in partnership with Security and Risk Management.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant external regulations, including SOX and GDPR.
Identify cost savings, consolidation, and service optimization opportunities through strategic sourcing initiatives.
Manage a high volume of simultaneous deals at various stages, approximately 30 to 40.