Technology Vendor Manager - Software

Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. The Category Manager is an individual contributor role that leads the software licensing vendor management strategy for Technology under the direction of the Sr. Manager. This role is responsible for contributing to the Vendor Management Office's annual vision, strategy, execution and management goals. In addition to internal Technology teams, this position collaborates with business partners like Legal, Enterprise Architecture, Indirect Procurement, Financial Planning & Analysis, Third Party Risk Management, and Security teams regarding vendor management strategy for the software licensing and maintenance category.
* What you will do:
* Conduct quarterly business assessments and create executive reports and/or presentations as needed
* Manage supplier scorecards to include metrics to grade software and services quality, deliverables / milestone attainment, total cost, supplier risks, etc.
* Coordinate with Technology departments to structure relationships, and drive accountability with vendors.
* Collaborate with Technology's Sr. Manager of VMO to align category management strategy with the vendor oversight strategy to deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and risk mitigation.
* Process and/or oversee procure-to-pay activities and contract execution
* Mastery of both internal variables (requirements gathering, organizational priorities, etc.) and external variables (market cost drivers, commodity trends, etc.) of the software procure-to-pay cycle.
* What we expect of you:
* Bachelor's degree and 7 years of category management, vendor management, contract administration, or technology project/program experience and 1 year of management experience, OR 11 years of category management, vendor management, contract administration, or technology project/program experience and 1 year of management experience.
* Prior experience leading complex cross-functional sourcing teams, end-to-end category strategies, and developing supplier scorecards and vendor oversight KPIs.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively manage complex, cross-functional vendor relationships.
* Demonstrated ability to independently organize and prioritize work.
* Strong people management skills (motivating and influencing others).
* Ability to read and interpret financials, analyze metrics, and translate data into insights.
* Demonstrated category and procure-to-pay expertise with the ability to mentor other team members, a plus.
* Track record of keen negotiation skills with large-scale, multi-year enterprise software engagements, a plus.
* Certification as CTPRP, CPSM, CPSD, or PMP, a plus.
* Peoplesoft (eProcurement & Accounts Payable), Workday, and Agiloft application experience is a plus Pay range: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00, depending on experience and skill set Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.