• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of technology supplier relationships, sourcing strategies, license consumption management, and contract negotiations. • Ensure that the organization maximizes value, minimizes risk, and maintains compliance across all technology-related vendor engagements. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key technology vendors and service providers. • Lead regular vendor performance reviews, including SLAs, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Oversee vendor onboarding, due diligence, compliance checks, and risk assessments. • Manage escalation processes for underperforming vendors and drive corrective action plans. • Oversee full procurement lifecycle for hardware, software, cloud services, and IT professional services. • Partner with technical teams to understand requirements and identify optimal sourcing strategies. • Execute RFPs/RFIs/RFQs, evaluate proposals, and guide vendor selection processes. • Ensure procurement policies, procedures, and best practices are followed across the organization. • Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments to secure favorable terms and cost efficiencies. • Maintain centralized vendor and contract documentation, renewal calendars, and compliance records. • Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Security, and other stakeholders to mitigate legal, financial, and operational risks. • Analyze total cost of ownership (TCO) and identify opportunities for cost optimization. • Implement and manage vendor governance frameworks and procurement process improvements. • Develop and deliver regular reporting on vendor performance, spend, risks, and strategic recommendations. • Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to technology IT procurement and vendor spend. • Provide oversight to ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.