What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vendor Manager position at Optomi?
Optomi, in partnership with a leading IT organization, is looking for an IT VMO Analyst to join their team in Arlington, TX or Detroit, MI.
Position Summary: The IT Vendor Management Office (VMO) Analyst will support the operational execution of IT vendors and contingent workforce management across the technology organization. This role involves partnering closely with IT delivery teams, Procurement, Finance, Portfolio Management, Cyber, Privacy, and external vendors to ensure vendor demand is intake-ready, sourcing, and onboarding activities are executed efficiently. The Analyst will also monitor vendor performance, manage financial and contractual controls, and provide visibility into vendor demand, spend, service levels, and operational risk across IT.
What the right candidate will enjoy:
- Working in a hybrid environment with flexibility in workdays.
- Engaging with a diverse set of teams and vendors to drive operational excellence.
What type of experience does the right candidate have:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in relevant fields.
- 1–2 years (Analyst I) or 3–5 years (Analyst II) of experience in IT operations, vendor management, or related areas.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with operational data and KPIs.
What the responsibilities are of the right candidate:
- Support vendor demand intake by gathering and validating requirements from technology teams.
- Assist with requirements translation and coordinate vendor communications and timelines.
- Monitor vendor performance against SLAs and support IT Partner Reviews.
- Track vendor-related spend and maintain accurate records for vendor engagements.
Salary : $55 - $62