Sr. IT Vendor Relationship Manager

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J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family‑owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, the company is a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, Huber has a material presence in more than 20 countries.

The Sr. IT Vendor Relationship Manager facilitates and maintains relationships between the organization and vendors/partners, negotiating contracts, creating vendor standards, selecting the best available vendors, and overseeing procurement of IT products and services. The role ensures vendor performance and invoicing are held accountable and reflected in organization budgets and forecasts. It implements the vendor management program to meet company needs and comply with quality standards, administers the RFP process, negotiates service level agreements, and works with managers and teams to monitor, maintain, and improve existing vendor relationships.

• Develops and sustains long‑standing relationships with company‑approved vendors
• Meets with suitable vendors to assess their products, inquires about their services, negotiates pricing, and communicates any product or service‑related concerns
• Conducts research on available vendors to determine which vendors offer the best fit, pricing and product quality for Huber and its entities
• Negotiates pricing with new and existing vendors to ensure optimal cost, and recommends process, service, or technology improvements that will result in cost optimization, improved productivity, and/or service performance
• Conducts interviews with new vendors and informs approved vendors of their responsibilities and obligations
• Establishes standards by which to assess the performance of approved vendors
• Manages the contracted KPIs and seeks to decrease project costs and turnaround time
• Ensures vendor compliance with company policies and informs new vendors of their responsibilities
• Supports the execution of NDAs as needed
• Analyse data and forecast requirements with vendors
• Create requisitions and coordinate efficient and effective invoice processing
• Communicate with internal departments to advise and resolve vendor issues and determine methods for resolving problematic vendor payments
• Schedule and coordinate vendor meetings as needed
• Organize, track and lifecycle manage IT contracts, software and hardware assets
• Coordinate IT cross‑charges to BU’s on responsible agreements
• Document all allocation methodologies

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, IT, Business Management, Business Administration or a similar field of study

• 10–12 years of relevant experience, including 3+ years managing vendor relationships
• Proven experience working as a vendor manager

• Tier 1 or 2 technical support experience
• Understanding of legal terminology
• Experience working with a Managed Service Provider (MSP)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Strong negotiation, management, and decision‑making skills
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well‑being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre‑employment drug screening is required.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

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