Global It Director, Vendor Management

WHAT YOU'LL DO
The IT organization is looking for an IT Vendor Management Director who will be responsible for establishing and supporting Vendor Management capabilities for the IT and Digital Products functions at BCG. This high profile global role will drive more value through strategic vendors, offer support and governance for external sourcing needs, and accelerate time to source external talent through more streamlined processes.
Role Responsibilities

• In support of IT and Digital Products leadership, captures, centralizes and consolidates resource forecasts, project demand and roadmap plans into vendor requirements, uses expertise in the development of sourcing plans, and sourcing approaches
• Develops and supports sourcing models and strategies for supplier engagement
• Partner with teams, facilitating planning, advising on trade-offs, helping resolve priorities and introduce synergy opportunities.
• Facilitates and maintains relationships between strategic vendors and internal resources, including IT stakeholders and executive leadership
• Help design and roll-out a vendor lifecycle management framework to oversee planning and risk assessment, sourcing and selection of new vendors, manage data for vendor performance and manage vendor off-boarding
• Establish strong relationships with new and existing suppliers - supporting the negotiating, contracting and onboarding of new agreements and suppliers.
• Coordinates with primary preferred suppliers in support of Strategic Talent Suppliers - conducts hands on governance and management in support of program goals. Participates in the measuring of vendor performance and shares responsibility for the governance for vendors
• Identify operational challenges and shortcomings and escalates any unresolved issues before they become problematic
• In collaboration with Procurement and IT leadership, identify risks associated with key vendors and manage / monitor supplier performance against negotiated SLA and MSA terms
• Responsible for steering budgeting and financial analysis initiatives, optimizing vendor investments and ensuring value realization. Support Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers and develop reporting for executive leadership
• Evaluate existing processes and continually formulate/refine guidelines and supplier engagement and contracting practices
• Deliver relevant training content to business stakeholders to ensure a consistent vendor relationship management framework
• Supporting other ad hoc projects as needed

WHO WE ARE
BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world's best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible-and unlocking your potential to advance the world. Our team called Global Services (GS) provides corporate support to business areas such as Finance, Legal, HR, Marketing and IT. This diverse team of experts, operators and specialists represent all levels from Partner to entry level staff, operating across the globe in multiple countries. Global Services is in short, the backbone of BCG.
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

• 10-12+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement or Vendor Management experience; in a high growth technology environment preferred.
• A seasoned leader who excels in driving strategic innovation in Vendor Management. Experience working with IT suppliers/vendors and associated contracting models (staff augmentation, managed services, outsourcing, etc.)
• Experienced negotiator adept at securing favorable terms and fostering mutually beneficial vendor relationships
• Outstanding communication and relationship building / stakeholder management and presentation skills. Strong experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office applications
• Strong project management skills to deliver Vendor Management projects on time and on value
• Self-directed, able to work independently, as well as work in a team-orientated and fast paced environment. Comfortable in a 'roll-up your sleeves' environment.
• Ability to navigate through a global framework, handle conflicting priorities and goals
• Working knowledge of Vendor Management platforms and tools helpful
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university preferably in Procurement, Business Administration or related field. MBA/advanced technical degree preferred

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
YOU'RE GOOD AT
This role will work collaboratively with Procurement and will be responsible for enabling the broader Vendor Management team, IT, and Digital Products portfolio leaders with tools and resources to standardize the processes for determining what resources are needed, which suppliers should be engaged, onboard new vendors, or lead Vendor Management transformation programs.
YOU'LL WORK WITH
Our business management and operations team members work to ensure that BCG is running smoothly, efficiently, and productively. We are made up of executive and administrative (or case team) assistants, visual service artists, receptionists, facilities staff, and the team leaders and office coordinators who manage these operations and business management jobs.