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Academy Sports + Outdoors Senior IT Vendor Management Analyst in Katy, Texas
Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth .
Job Description:
Education :
Associates degree or equivalent completed courses required
Bachelor’s degree in Business, MIS, or other relevant field of study preferred
Work Experiences:
4+ years of experience in IT Vendor Management, IT Procurement, or IT Contracts preferred
Experience reviewing Hardware/Software Licensing contracts required
Experience sourcing and negotiating technology purchases required
Experience in oversight of Managed Services vendors preferred
Skills:
Ability to take initiative and successfully manage and execute projects
Ability to plan, coordinate, develop and implement solutions and strategies
Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
Self-motivated, with the ability to meet and exceed position requirements under minimal direction and supervision
Analytical with strong problem solving abilities and creative resolution skills Detail oriented with a focus on data accuracy
Solid ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment
Excellent time management skills, ability to support multiple projects, and effectively manage a large volume of work
Proficient at identifying anomalies in process or results
Demonstrates leadership and the ability to provide guidance and enforce governance with peers and counterparts
Working knowledge of IT terminology, technology concepts, and contract language
Ability to operate professionally, effectively and ethically as an individual contributor and member of a team
Ability to influence and gain acceptance and approval of ideas, proposals, and solutions
Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, with a particular emphasis on Excel
Responsibilities:
Contribute and define the vendor management strategy and process definition
Develop, maintain and distribute standards and minimum requirements for agreements and various contracts
Partner with IT Leadership, IT Procurement, and Enterprise PMO to manage vendors
Negotiate agreements and contracts in partnership with the Legal department, ensuring that the documents meet the expectations of IT Leadership
Review new contracts to ensure all necessary clauses have been added and are in compliance with Academy policies
Manage on-boarding of new vendors, and maintain current vendor relationships by communicating with internal legal and business teams
Manage contract documents through execution, and ensure any contract addendums or amendments follow Academy parameters
Monitor vendors to ensure they meet their agreement and contract obligations
Schedule recurring business review meetings with vendors
Publish monthly contract dashboard
Identify and ensure compliance for vendor SLAs and KPIs
Track IT contractors and ensure that they are associated with active contracts
Partner with IT Operations Team Members to ensure Managed Services vendor compliance with contract on operational activities
Ensure Managed Services vendors adhere to Company’s policies and procedures
Create, maintain, and enforce playbooks for Managed Services engagement
Execute vendor surveys and compliance audits
Conduct regular contract reviews of strategic vendors
Develop and maintain a strong relationship with IT Procurement department to ensure sourcing activities are in line with Vendor Management and IT strategies
Source and negotiate purchases and contract renewals that are out of scope for IT Procurement
Create Purchase Orders, combining knowledge of Accounting principles with contents of contracts
Coordinate review and approval of invoices for all IT and EPMO spend, ensuring invoices are accurate and sent to AP for payment in a timely manner
Update and maintain Tech Opex budget and forecast
Act as a mentor and knowledge resource for more junior team members
Assist management with research, analysis and resolution as requested
Support continuous quality and service improvements to drive efficient business operations
Duties may change; Team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements & Attendance
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
Academy® Sports + Outdoors is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers. It’s no surprise that we not only know how to create experiences for our customers, but for our team members as well. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them the most has been at the core of the Academy® culture for over 80 years. With more than 22,000 team members, we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.