Contract Manager – IT Contract & Vendor Management
Job Details
Hiring Process
Time to Answer
2 open days
Process
1 Phone Call
1 Onsite Interview
Days to get an Offer
4 Days after Interview
Overview
The client is looking for a Contract & Vendor Manager to join its Procurement, Contract and Vendor Management team within a complex IT environment that is critical to operational continuity. The role is responsible for leading strategic IT procurement files and managing and optimizing a portfolio of high-impact IT contracts with significant financial, operational and regulatory implications. The ideal candidate will combine commercial and legal expertise to support the acquisition of IT software and related IT services.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead complex IT procurement files end-to-end and define acquisition strategies in line with the digital roadmap.
- Drive the definition of business needs in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Define purchasing strategies and oversee the drafting of technical specifications.
- Work closely with the internal Procurement department and the relevant IT departments/SMEs.
- Lead or coordinate complex public procurement procedures for goods and services.
- Define the procurement strategy and govern the evaluation process.
- Conduct technical and contractual negotiations in collaboration with internal procurement departments responsible for ensuring compliance with public procurement legislation.
- Ensure complete governance of strategic IT contracts in a multi-vendor environment.
- Monitor contract performance through SLAs and KPIs.
- Identify risks proactively and implement corrective actions to ensure service continuity and value creation.
- Understand internal clients’ needs and conceptualize appropriate contractual solutions, pricing mechanisms, and service monitoring and evaluation systems, including KPIs.
- Manage relationships with strategic suppliers, including escalation management, complex disputes and negotiations up to C-level.
- Manage a portfolio of critical IT contracts and ensure visibility on deadlines, risks, optimization opportunities and associated financial impacts.
- Contribute directly to cost control, contract value optimization, and the management of contractual, financial and regulatory risks.
- Act as a business partner and advisor to the business and management by challenging requirements and guiding strategic decisions.
- Manage multiple complex files and contracts simultaneously, with a direct impact on IT service continuity.
- Be present at the client office up to five days per week, with the required on-site presence subject to change and communication during the assignment.
Must Have Skills
- Minimum 10 years of experience as an IT Legal & Sourcing Manager, specifically in IT legal advisory within Sourcing or Contract Management for IT software-related projects, demonstrated in the CV.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in public sector procurement of software and/or IT services, demonstrated in the CV.
- Experience with IT legal aspects across all stages of the RFP lifecycle and procurement processes, including contract execution.
- Experience drafting procurement documents such as RFPs and specifications, including scope definition, complexity management and stakeholder interaction.
- Experience in project coordination, including timelines, stakeholders and deliverables.
- Strong commercial, legal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage complex contracts with significant financial and operational impact.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English, Dutch and French, with Dutch or French at C1 level and the other languages at least B2 level
Nice to have
- Experience managing vendor performance frameworks, including SLAs, KPIs, scorecards and remediation plans.
- Experience managing escalations, disputes and senior-level negotiations with strategic suppliers.
- Experience identifying and managing contractual, financial, operational and regulatory risks.
- Experience contributing to cost control and contract value optimization.
- Experience working in a multi-vendor IT environment.
- Experience supporting contract renewals, renegotiations and post-award changes.
What's great in the job?
- Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
- No dumb managers, no stupid tools to use, no rigid working hours
- No waste of time in enterprise processes, real responsibilities and autonomy
- Expand your knowledge of various business industries
- Create content that will help our users on a daily basis
- Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company
Work at yechte
We are an independent digital consultancy with ambitious goals and a global presence. We support a diverse range of companies, building digital teams and delivering innovative digital solutions. Our multicultural and diverse workforce, comprised of ‘Global Citizens’, reflects this inclusivity.
We care about work-life balance and meeting the expectation of a growing team, investing in people because they are our greatest asset. Our consistent growth is a testament to this commitment.
Come work at yechte, a company on the rise, offering excellent benefits, opportunities for personal development, and the chance to learn from accomplished leaders. We are always looking for exceptional professionals to join our team.
What We Offer
Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work. You work on real digital projects and make tangible contributions to the company. We want to provide to each individual personal, professional and social growth.
Flexibility
We care about your wellbeing. At yechte we offer flexi-hours and hybrid home/office work arrangements, enhancing employee work-life balance and productivity.
Attractive Benefits
We care about your comfort. At yechte we offer cost-effective and eco-friendly mobility plans, food allowances, and comprehensive healthcare support, enhancing employee satisfaction.
Personal Development
We care about your growth. At yechte we offer to boost your personal growth through tailored IT trainings and certifications, fostering a culture of agility and tech-driven expertise.
