3M Manager - Vendor Management 

United States, Minnesota 

855964652

As aSenior IT Vendor Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Oversee all aspects of vendor relationships for IT professional services, including consulting, implementation, managed services, and support services.
• Assist corporate procurement in the negotiation of contracts, SLAs (Service Level Agreements), and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) with IT service providers to ensure alignment with company goals.
• Monitor vendor performance, manage escalations, and drive continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that reduce costs while increasing value, focusing on IT professional services.
• Assist corporate procurement and lead IT stakeholders with RFPs (Request for Proposals), RFIs (Request for Information), and other procurement processes for IT services.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and the IT Talent Management function to support the IT Labor Strategy which will drive towards an effective workforce comprised of a mixture of employees and various types of professional services labor

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higherin IT, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management (completed and verified prior to start)
• Seven (7) years of experience in IT vendor management, with at least 3 years focused on IT professional servicesin a private, public, government or military environment
• Proven track record in managing large, complex IT service contracts.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• MBA degree inIT, Business Administration, Supply Chain Managementfrom an accredited institution

• Certification in Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP), or similar.

• Three (3) years ofIT professional servicesin a private, public, government or military environment
• Cultivate strong, strategic partnerships with key IT vendors to enhance business capabilities and innovation.
• Facilitate communication between vendors, IT teams, and other stakeholders to ensure project success and alignment with business strategy.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with IT service vendors, including financial, compliance, and operational risks.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant procurement policies, data protection laws, and industry standards.
• Regularly review and report on vendor performance metrics against set benchmarks.
• Use data-driven insights to influence vendor selection and management strategies.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement software, ERP systems, or similar tools used in vendor management.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Work location:

• Work Your Way Eligible (Employee choice to work remote, on site, or hybrid)
• Hybrid Eligible (Job duties allow for some remote work but require travel to the Maplewood or Austin location 3 days per week.