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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