The Associate Director serves as a central authority for IT vendor sourcing, supplier strategy, and complex contract negotiations across the university
Job Summary
The Associate Director serves as a central authority for IT vendor sourcing, supplier strategy, and complex contract negotiations across the university.
This role develops an enterprise IT vendor management framework that supports a decentralized operating model while ensuring consistency and risk mitigation.
The position offers competitive benefits including up to 22 days of vacation, health insurance packages, and tuition coverage for employees and their families.
Matching Summary
The Associate Director serves as a central authority for IT vendor sourcing, supplier strategy, and complex contract negotiations across the university.
Salary
Base: $84,200.00 - $148,500.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Up to 22 days vacation, health insurance, retirement plan starting at 7%, tuition coverage
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
IT vendor strategy development
Complex contract negotiation skills
Enterprise IT sourcing experience
Supplier relationship management
Risk mitigation and compliance
Nice-to-have
Higher education environment experience
Contract lifecycle management tools
Influence without authority skills
Software licensing model knowledge
Data-driven decision making capabilities
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, or Finance
Five years of progressive IT sourcing or vendor management experience
Experience negotiating complex IT and technology services contracts