IT Vendor Manager - M&A

Title: IT Vendor Manager - M&A Location : Remote, US Target Start Date : 3/9 Type: (C, CTH, D) C We are seeking a Remote IT Vendor Manager to lead vendor consolidation, sourcing, and supplier governance across newly acquired and existing business units. This role is responsible for capturing post-deal value by eliminating vendor duplication, standardizing tooling, renegotiating contracts at scale, and implementing a unified vendor management framework. You will partner closely with M&A, IT, Security, Finance, Legal, and HR to drive vendor integration and cost synergies.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Integration & Rationalization

• Assess vendor portfolios following acquisitions and identify overlap across:

SaaS/software, cloud & infrastructure, professional services, data platforms, and G&A vendors

• Create and execute vendor consolidation and transition plans
• Support Day 1 / Day 100 integration planning and execution
• Lead migrations and termination plans for redundant or non-strategic suppliers

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Synergy

• Run RFP/RFQ events and lead contract renegotiations aligned to company scale
• Build business cases and track vendor synergy savings
• Establish category strategies and preferred vendor programs
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and synergy reporting

Supplier Governance & Performance

• Implement vendor performance management for critical suppliers
• Define SLAs, KPIs, and QBR cadence
• Establish escalation, risk, and relationship management processes

What Success Looks Like

• Reduced vendor sprawl after acquisitions
• Measurable cost savings and contract optimization
• Standardized tooling across business units
• Scalable vendor governance supporting future M&A

Qualifications

• 5+ years in vendor management, sourcing, procurement, or IT business operations
• Experience supporting M&A or large-scale integrations
• Proven success in vendor consolidation and contract negotiation
• Strong cross-functional leadership and executive communication skills

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