Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth .

Job Description:

Education :

Associates degree or equivalent completed courses required

Bachelors degree in Business, MIS, or other relevant field of study preferred

Work Experiences:

4 years of experience in IT Vendor Management, IT Procurement, or IT Contracts preferred

Experience reviewing Hardware/Software Licensing contracts required

Experience sourcing and negotiating technology purchases required

Experience in oversight of Managed Services vendors preferred

Skills:

Ability to take initiative and successfully manage and execute projects

Ability to plan, coordinate, develop and implement solutions and strategies

Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with individuals at various levels

Self-motivated, with the ability to meet and exceed position requirements under minimal direction and supervision

Analytical with strong problem solving abilities and creative resolution skills Detail oriented with a focus on data accuracy

Solid ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment

Excellent time management skills, ability to support multiple projects, and effectively manage a large volume of work

Proficient at identifying anomalies in process or results

Demonstrates leadership and the ability to provide guidance and enforce governance with peers and counterparts

Working knowledge of IT terminology, technology concepts, and contract language

Ability to operate professionally, effectively and ethically as an individual contributor and member of a team

Ability to influence and gain acceptance and approval of ideas, proposals, and solutions

Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, with a particular emphasis on Excel

Responsibilities:

Contribute and define the vendor management strategy and process definition

Develop, maintain and distribute standards and minimum requirements for agreements and various contracts

Partner with IT Leadership, IT Procurement, and Enterprise PMO to manage vendors

Negotiate agreements and contracts in partnership with the Legal department, ensuring that the documents meet the expectations of IT Leadership

Review new contracts to ensure all necessary clauses have been added and are in compliance with Academy policies

Manage on-boarding of new vendors, and maintain current vendor relationships by communicating with internal legal and business teams

Manage contract documents through execution, and ensure any contract addendums or amendments follow Academy parameters

Monitor vendors to ensure they meet their agreement and contract obligations

Schedule recurring business review meetings with vendors

Publish monthly contract dashboard

Identify and ensure compliance for vendor SLAs and KPIs

Track IT contractors and ensure that they are associated with active contracts

Partner with IT Operations Team Members to ensure Managed Services vendor compliance with contract on operational activities

Ensure Managed Services vendors adhere to Companys policies and procedures

Create, maintain, and enforce playbooks for Managed Services engagement

Execute vendor surveys and compliance audits

Conduct regular contract reviews of strategic vendors

Develop and maintain a strong relationship with IT Procurement department to ensure sourcing activities are in line with Vendor Management and IT strategies

Source and negotiate purchases and contract renewals that are out of scope for IT Procurement

Create Purchase Orders, combining knowledge of Accounting principles with contents of contracts

Coordinate review and approval of invoices for all IT and EPMO spend, ensuring invoices are accurate and sent to AP for payment in a timely manner

Update and maintain Tech Opex budget and forecast

Act as a mentor and knowledge resource for more junior team members

Assist management with research, analysis and resolution as requested

Support continuous quality and service improvements to drive efficient business operations

Duties may change; Team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance

Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties

Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. ?

Academy Sports Outdoors is one of the nations largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers. Its no surprise that we not only know how to create experiences for our customers, but for our team members as well. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them the most has been at the core of the Academy culture for over 80 years. With more than 22,000 team members, we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.