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The Role: IT Vendor Management Specialist
Location: Westlake, OH - Hybrid
Type: Permanent
What You’ll Do
Our client is looking for an is seeking a detail-oriented and well-organized IT Vendor Management Specialist to support procurement and vendor management operations across technology categories. This role will handle vendor onboarding, contract renewal coordination, sourcing initiatives, and compliance oversight while working closely with IT, finance, legal, and internal stakeholders. The position will also assist with cost-saving efforts, support the tracking of vendor performance, and help maintain best practices for IT sourcing and supplier governance.
Required Qualifications
Founded in 1997, Golden Technology has grown from a two-person vision into a trusted partner for Fortune 500 clients nationwide. Along the way, we’ve built a culture centered on family, professional growth, and giving back to our communities through our Golden Community initiatives.
Here’s What Sets Us Apart
Apply today and let’s build your brighter future together.
The Role: IT Vendor Management Specialist
Location: Westlake, OH - Hybrid
Type: Permanent
What You’ll Do
Our client is looking for an is seeking a detail-oriented and well-organized IT Vendor Management Specialist to support procurement and vendor management operations across technology categories. This role will handle vendor onboarding, contract renewal coordination, sourcing initiatives, and compliance oversight while working closely with IT, finance, legal, and internal stakeholders. The position will also assist with cost-saving efforts, support the tracking of vendor performance, and help maintain best practices for IT sourcing and supplier governance.
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in IT procurement, vendor coordination, and/or purchasing support
- Experience working with contracts, vendor communications, and/or procurement systems
- Direct experience with reviewing vendor contracts, contract renewals, and vendor sourcing
- Experience supporting strategic sourcing and/or vendor evaluations
- Experience influencing across different levels in the organization (internal and vendors)
- Experience with various software licensing models and related support and professional services
- Experience working with VARs
- Familiarity with asset management and software licensing audit
- Ability to develop contracts and work with legal team as needed to negotiate with vendors
- Basic understanding of IT products and services (software, hardware, SaaS, cloud, network, etc.)
- Familiarity with procurement processes and tools
- Experience creating vendor performance metrics/scorecards
Founded in 1997, Golden Technology has grown from a two-person vision into a trusted partner for Fortune 500 clients nationwide. Along the way, we’ve built a culture centered on family, professional growth, and giving back to our communities through our Golden Community initiatives.
Here’s What Sets Us Apart
- Family-first culture that values balance and support.
- Career development through mentorship, opportunities, and investment in our people.
- Community impact by dedicating time, talent, and resources to the places we live and work.
- Exciting opportunities with innovative companies.
- Guidance from a recruiting team with decades of experience.
- A professional, supportive culture built on trust and collaboration.
Apply today and let’s build your brighter future together.