IT Vendor Management Office (VMO) Manager (Roswell, GA)

W2 only, no C2C, must be authorized to work in the US (both now and in the future).

IT Vendor Management Office (VMO) Manager (Roswell, GA) (Contract) - Hybrid in Roswell, GA. Apply now for this opportunity at Carex!

Carex is partnering with a manufacturing industry partner to hire an IT Vendor Management Office (VMO) Manager in Roswell, GA for a 1-year contract who will lead the governance, performance, and strategic alignment of IT vendors. This critical role ensures that vendor partnerships deliver consistent value, meet compliance requirements, and support long-term technology and business goals. Acting as the central liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners, the VMO Manager plays a key role in optimizing vendor relationships and enhancing IT service delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute vendor management strategies and governance frameworks that align with organizational objectives.
• Oversee contract negotiations and manage vendor agreements to ensure compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and regulatory standards.
• Track vendor performance using scorecards, dashboards, and quarterly business reviews to generate data-driven insights for IT leadership.
• Lead financial oversight of vendor spend, including budgeting, cost optimization initiatives, and consolidated billing processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, legal, and IT teams for streamlined vendor onboarding, offboarding, and issue resolution.
• Monitor and ensure vendor compliance with security, privacy, and risk management policies.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through benchmarking, competitive bidding, and rate negotiations.
• Drive process improvement and automation across the vendor lifecycle; contribute to VMS tool implementation and optimization.
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 7 years of experience in IT vendor management, supplier governance, or procurement roles.
• Proficiency with Vendor Management System (VMS) tools such as Coupa, and strong knowledge of IT service delivery models.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, vendor performance management, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with compliance standards including GDPR, SOC, and ISO frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage financial performance and mitigate risk within vendor relationships.
  
  
  

Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.