Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA is a plus).
• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., ITIL, PMP, CIPS, Certified Technology Procurement Manager (CTPM), or equivalent).

Experience:

• +4 years of experience in IT vendor management, IT procurement, or IT financial management roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex vendor relationships in a multi-vendor IT environment.
• Proven success in negotiating IT contracts and managing service level agreements.
• Solid understanding of IT categories such as infrastructure, software licensing, SaaS, and cloud services.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong working knowledge of procurement systems and contract management tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, ServiceNow, Oracle).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Power BI (or similar) for financial reporting and vendor analysis.
• Familiarity with IT service delivery models (on-premise, cloud, hybrid) and associated cost structures.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to drive alignment between business needs and vendor capabilities.
• High attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship-building expertise.