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Position: Vendor Management Lead
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid, 3 days/week onsite)
Length: Direct Hire

Please no agencies. Direct employees currently authorized to work in the United States – no sponsorship available

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee the IT&D Vendor Management Office, including day to day operations, prioritization, and execution.
Manage, coach, and develop Vendor Management teammates through ongoing feedback and performance reviews.
Establish and enforce vendor governance standards, tools, and processes across IT&D.
Own strategic vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with business and IT&D objectives .
Monitor SLAs, KPIs, and vendor performance; lead QBRs and remediation efforts.
Partner closely with Procurement, Finance, Legal, Security, and Third Party Risk Management.
Ensure vendor engagements are cost effective, compliant, and aligned with company standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain scalable vendor management documentation.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, IT service management, or related disciplines.
3+ years of people leadership experience with a focus on coaching and developing teams.
Strong expertise in vendor governance, SLAs, KPIs, contract management, and risk mitigation.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while exercising sound judgment and discretion.
Experience working with IT service providers, managed services, and contractor labor models preferred.
Ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job related tasks effectively and safely, including understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and essential workplace communications.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

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