On behalf of our client in the Transportation Sector, Procom is looking for an IT Vendor Management Advisor

IT Vendor Management Advisor – Job Description

• We are seeking an IT Vendor Management Advisor for a temporary contract role
• This intermediate-level position will involve participating in IT RFPs, managing IT contract performance, leading process reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• The role requires experience in creating reports, dashboards, and data visualizations, and working with complex applications like Oracle and Power BI
• Participating in IT RFPs (buy-side) for IT solutions and services, including developing package documents, providing consultation on sourcing strategies, participating in the evaluation process, and contract negotiation
• Managing and reporting IT contract performance, including governance, risk, SLA analysis, and financials
• Leading process reviews/changes, team transformations, and transition of services due to vendor or contract changes.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including executives and managers, to provide data-driven insights and recommendations that support strategic decision-making processes
• Demonstrating experience in creating reports, dashboards, and data visualizations for effective communication of VMO insights and findings to various internal and external stakeholders
• Working in an IT environment and using complex applications and tools to deliver various reports and analytics such as Oracle and Power BI

IT Vendor Management Advisor – Mandatory Skills

• Proven ability to negotiate IT contracts to ensure mandatory requirements and standards are achieved
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and vendors
• Conducting periodic (monthly/quarterly) meetings with vendors and stakeholders to ensure Tier 1 & 2 vendors are performing according to the contractual obligations
• Ability to identify patterns, correlations, and trends from data that can provide insights into contract performance, VMO operations, vendor health, and market dynamics
• Strong influential skills with the ability to glean insights and translate them into business recommendations for senior management
• Ability to support change and introduce new processes and tools into the working environment, including ongoing support for team members
• Strong communication skills and creative thinking to handle vendor disputes and issues

IT Vendor Management Advisor – Preferred Skills

• Accessible
• Teamwork
• Problem-Solving skills
• Communication skills

IT Vendor Management Advisor – Assignment Start Date ASAP – 3 months to start

IT Vendor Management Advisor – Assignment Location Mississauga, ON – Work Hybrid