Vendor Management
Vendor Management - Offshore IT Services
Vendor Management Services (VMS) is a shared services group within KPIT supporting the IT offshore program. VMS is responsible for the oversight and ongoing management of offshore vendors and with improving the efficiency of offshore engagements. The Position will be responsible for working with our offshore vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure that our engagements with our vendors are constructed and functioning optimally for IT and the most effective vendor management practices are employed in the oversight of the vendors. Essential Functions: - Consult with IT teams on the construction and ongoing maintenance of their offshore vendor engagements. - Develop strategic solutions that assist KP in optimizing our use of vendors providing IT services. - Analyze and manage to resolution vendor issues escalated by KPIT teams. - Assist in the ongoing development of security controls. - Participate in, and possible lead, projects to create, improve, or standard processes that support vendor operations in a global delivery model. - Investigate, propose, and implement tools and processes to automate VMS functions and vendor reporting. - Develop, improve, and report on measures of vendor performance. - Organize and lead vendor reviews. - Work closely with compliance, procurement, and legal to ensure vendor programs comply with policies and vendor agreements conform to KP best practices in contracting. - Assist KPIT clients with RFI and RFP processes. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - BA or BS Degree any field - 10 + years of work experience. IT experience preferred. - 5+ years of Vendor Management experience. - Experience with vendor score carding. - 3+years of Offshore Vendor Management experience. - Knowledge of vendor management industry trends. - Well organized and able to track and follow through on multiple activities concurrently - Excellent oral/written communication - Excellent analytical skills - Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint - Detail oriented - Ability to work with all levels in the organization - Team player willing to learn and take on assignments across the activities in the VMS