IT Vendor Management

Job Title: IT Vendor Management (Hybrid)
Location: Des Moines, IA
Duration: 6 months
Pay Rate: $55/hr on C2C / 1099 all inclusive (OR) $50/hr on W2
Interview Process: Either Web Cam or In Person Interview

Job Description This position will play a key role in managing IT vendor relationships, ensuring contract compliance, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT vendor management, contract oversight, and risk mitigation.

Minimum Qualification: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of two years of full-time relevant work experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key IT vendors and service providers.
• Serve as the escalation point for vendor-related issues and disputes.
• Facilitate regular vendor performance and business reviews.

• Oversee negotiation, execution, and renewal of IT Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Ensure alignment with legal, financial, and operational standards.
• Monitor compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to ensure enforceable and favorable contract terms.

• Track vendor spend and ensure alignment with IT budgets and forecasts.
• Identify and manage vendor-related risks, including cybersecurity, data privacy, and operational continuity.
• Support audits and compliance initiatives related to vendor engagements.

• Log and track vendor-related issues, escalations, and change requests.
• Coordinate resolution of service disruptions or contract disputes.
• Document change control approvals for IT services or infrastructure.

• Schedule and document vendor meetings, demos, and onboarding sessions.
• Communicate vendor updates, risks, and contract changes to stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Top Skills & Years of Experience Required/Desired Skills

Manage vendor relationships for software, hardware, cloud services, and IT consulting engagements.Required3Years

Experience tracking SLAs, KPIs, and risk metrics; initiating corrective actions for underperformance.Required3Years

Knowledge of IT procurement standards, including cybersecurity, data privacy, and accessibility.Required3Years

Ability to develop and maintain a strategic vendor portfolio aligned with the agency’s IT roadmapRequired3Years

Conduct market research to identify emerging technologies and qualified vendors.Required3Years

Benchmark vendor pricing and service levels against industry standards to ensure value for money.Required3Years

If you are interested, please reply with your updated resume, expected rate, and availability for an in-person interview.

Company Overview

GSK Solutions Inc is a leading information technology (IT) Services Company specializing in consulting solutions and staff augmentation, with a focus on cyber security services and software. Our mission is to provide on-time, on-budget, and quality service to our clients while consistently exceeding their expectations.
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Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Manage vendor relationships: 3 years (Preferred)
• SLAs: 3 years (Preferred)
• IT procurement standards: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road