Senior IT Vendor Manager

The Bank for International Settlements, BIS is hiring a Senior IT Vendor Manager within the ITS department.

This role is based in Basel, however, thanks to our status as an international organization, we can hire globally and welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities and located anywhere in the world. Relocation support is available for the successful candidate and their dependent family members.

This job is available as three years fixed-term.

The deadline for application is on Tuesday 17 March end of the day.

Purpose of the job:

The Senior IT Vendor Manager is responsible for managing strategically a variety of critical technology vendors (e.g. RedHat, Workday, Palo Alto Networks). This includes managing vendor contracts, performance, risks and relationships, ensuring that the BIS can maximize value from its external investment and derisk dependencies on external parties. The Senior IT Vendor Manager plays a critical role in negotiating contracts in close collaboration with senior IT leaders, IT Product Managers, Procurement, and Legal. The Senior Vendor Manager will also work closely with Product Managers to help shape / explore futuristic opportunities with the vendors.

By joining the ITS team, you will:

• Act as the primary point of contact for key IT vendors like RedHat, Workday, and Palo Alto Networks to drive innovation.
• Play a significant role in co-creating and implementing a Vendor Management Framework.
• Work in an international, inclusive, and dynamic environment, collaborating with IT leaders and cross-functional teams.

Principal accountabilities:

• Manage Vendor Relationships: Act as the primary contact for key IT vendors, fostering strategic partnerships and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead Contract Negotiations: Oversee contract renewals, amendments, and terminations, ensuring favourable terms and compliance with policies.
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