Senior Manager – Vendor and Contract Management
Perrigo Company plc
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Grand Rapids • Missouri • United States
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About the role
- Partner with Procurement and oversee relationships with third-party technology providers
- Ensure vendors meet technical and commercial requirements
- Lead renewals process and strategy
- Evaluate vendors based on technical capabilities, cost, reputation, and alignment with business goals
- Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs)
- Monitor contract terms, renewals, and renegotiations
- Track vendor performance using KPIs and SLAs
- Identify and mitigate vendor-related risks
- Manage vendor budgets, invoices, and payments
- Align vendor capabilities with IT strategy and business goals
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree typically required
- At least 7-10 years of experience in IT vendor and contract management
- Analytical skills to analyze contracts, spend and capabilities
- Strong project management skills to oversee complex renewal processes
- Contract management and negotiation experience
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to synthesize complex information
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and managing legal costs effectively
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with software, hardware and service contracts
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract managementvendor managementnegotiationbudgetingforecastingKPI trackingrisk managementanalytical skillsproject management
Soft Skills
attention to detailcommunication skillsleadershipsynthesis of complex informationcross-functional team management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree