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Senior IT Technology Vendor Manager : 26-02554

Oakland, CA 94612

Posted: 09/04/2026 Job Category: Project / Program / Product Management & Architecture Job Number: 26-02554 Country: US

Job Description

Primary Skills: Vendor Management (advanced), Contract Negotiation (advanced), Strategic Planning (advanced), Financial Analysis (intermediate), Project Management (advanced)
Contract Type:  W2 Only
Duration:  12+ Months
Location: Oakland, CA (#LI - Hybrid)
Pay Range: $60-$65/Hr. on W2
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Job Summary:
This role is instrumental in optimizing the organization's technology vendor relationships and ensuring maximum value from IT investments. You will act as a strategic advisor, bridging business needs with vendor capabilities to support long-term capital and operating plans. The position requires a passion for operational excellence, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Foster strong vendor relationships to achieve measurable business results.
  • Develop innovative commercial models to meet financial savings targets.
  • Manage the complete lifecycle of vendor relationships, ensuring performance and compliance.
  • Analyze market trends and identify disruptive technologies for potential adoption.
  • Conduct total cost of ownership analyses for vendor relationships.

Must-Have Skills:
  • Expertise in managing Tier-1 supplier relationships.
  • Proven ability to develop supplier strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Strong experience in cost optimization and contract negotiation.

Industry Experience:
Experience managing technology vendors within large, complex enterprises and multi-year investment planning cycles is required.

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