Vendor Management Analyst

Job Title
Vendor Management Analyst


Requisition Number
RE49415


Working Title

Department Name
3L100:ITS Finance, Admin & Project Management


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
48


Salary Range
$62,941-103,834/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

BA



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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

6 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, occasional lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs.



Shift

Primarily days, evenings and weekends could be required on occasions due to workload.



Job Summary

UK Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking an experienced vendor management professional who is proficient in managing vendor relationships, ensuring procurement efficiency, and promoting continuous improvement in IT Vendor Management. This role includes overseeing contract management and vendor performance to help ITS achieve contracted service levels and cost-effectiveness. Key responsibilities involve evaluating contract pricing, negotiating agreements, and maintaining a comprehensive database of technology contracts. This position requires the development of strong partnerships with vendors, monitoring their performance against SLAs and KPIs, and implementing corrective actions as necessary.

Responsibilities for this role also encompass processing purchase requests for hardware, software, services, and supplies while ensuring proper allocation of funding. This role will require collaboration with various departments and external stakeholders to align vendor strategies with business needs while working to increase value and reduce risk.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
03/16/2025


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