IT Vendor Manager

As a member of our information technology (IT) team, you’ll apply cutting-edge resources to help Johnsonville become even more productive and efficient, reduce costs and improve our capacity and profitability. You’ll use and continually develop both your technical expertise and business acumen to maintain Johnsonville’s innovative industry leadership.

Johnsonville, LLC

IT Vendor Manager

Position Overview: The IT Vendor Manager is responsible for managing relationships with the company's IT vendors and service providers. This role ensures that all vendor contracts and agreements align with the company's strategic goals and deliver value. You will oversee vendor performance, negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).

Responsibilities:

• Vendor Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with IT vendors and service providers.
• Contract Negotiation: Work with the Sourcing and Procurement team to negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor vendor performance against SLAs and other contractual obligations, addressing any issues that arise.
• Vendor Work Request Management: Initiate, prioritize, and manage work requests with vendors. Establish and manage a triage process, serving as the point of escalation to drive issue resolution for vendor-supported solutions.
• Cost Management: Manage and optimize IT vendor spend, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with vendor relationships and contracts.
• Compliance: Ensure all vendor activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure vendor solutions meet those requirements.
• Reporting: Prepare and present reports on vendor performance, contract status, and cost savings to senior management.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Technology Procurement Executive (CTPE)
• Experience with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in vendor management, procurement or a related role within IT

Skills/Competencies:

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to make informed decisions
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Knowledge of IT products, services, and market trends
• Proficiency in vendor management software and tools

Location:                                       Global Headquarters, Sheboygan Falls, WI (Our office is about an hour north of Milwaukee)

Coach:                                           Director - IT Solution Delivery & Support 

Benefits:  Members have potential for a monthly bonus, and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, onsite medical clinic and tuition reimbursement! 

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

How to Apply:             

External candidate:  Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.