Position Overview
Reporting to the Director of Vendor Management, The ESE Vendor Manager will be responsible for managing relationships with strategic, new and renewing technology suppliers ensuring first and foremost that Autodesk is receiving the best value from suppliers and that suppliers are meeting or exceeding expectations on all contractual obligations.
The Vendor Manager will work closely with different levels of stakeholders and leaders within ESE. This requires a passion for customer service and the ability to skillfully manage the supplier lifecycle and related request from beginning to end.
Additionally, the Vendor Manager will be required to proactively seek out opportunities to deliver cost savings via a close collaborative partnership with the Autodesk Sourcing team.
Responsibilities
Key stakeholder in the vendor management lifecycle include CIO staff, the ESE domain business owners, Finance, Sourcing, Procurement and Legal
Work with Business Owners, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Privacy and Security teams on RF(x) processes, technical supplier evaluations, security assessments, and other projects as needed
Monitor supplier performance, financial status, SLA / KPI monitoring
Support and facilitate any disputes between business and supplier to resolution
Set up regular check-ins with supplier account managers, facilitate regular conversations between the business unit / stakeholder(s) and supplier operations teams
Monitor and ensure contract renewals are planned and executed well in advance of the expiration
Support the business in demand planning and monitor against the plan
Flag overages and additional budget asks well in advance
Work with Business, Procurement, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure contracts have appropriate terms and conditions, service level agreements, key performance indicators, and escalation processes
Own the procure to pay process for strategic suppliers. This may include the issuance of Pos and the resolution of invoices
Minimum Qualifications
BA / BS in Purchasing or other Operations related field
8+ years of progressive experience in management of technology vendor relationships which include but are not exclusive to Software as a Service, Platform as a Service, Software, Hardware, and or Telecom
Excellent analytical, organizational, tactical and strategic planning, presentation (verbal, and written) communication skills
Ability to read and interpret legal documents such as contracts, terms and conditions, non-disclosure agreements
Ability to work with and empower others on a collaborative basis to ensure success of the team
Ability to establish workflows, manage multiple projects, and meet necessary deadlines
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office (Intermediate Excel, PowerPoint) and purchasing systems such as Ariba, SAP
About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies.
We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all.
Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
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About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies.
We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all.
Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
Benefits
From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work.
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Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $94,400 and $162,800.
Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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