Technology Vendor Manager

Technology Vendor ManagerSunstate Equipment Co.: Where Safety and People are Core ValuesWe care about our People and it shows!Sunstate's AdvantagesStrong health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)401k with Company MatchGenerous PTO with vacation, sick time, personal time, holidays, and a floating holidayWellness ProgramLife and disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramFree equipment rentalsWeekly payThe Technology Vendor Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing all vendor relationships and purchasing activities related to hardware, software, telecommunications, and IT infrastructure. This position ensures that technology vendors deliver maximum value to Sunstate by managing performance, optimizing spend, and aligning procurement strategies with corporate IT goals. The role will work closely with the IT Department, Procurement, and Finance to ensure that all vendor partnerships operate within agreed contractual terms, drive cost efficiencies, and support innovation and reliability across the technology environment. This position may also have responsibility for addition non-technology related vendors.Duties and ResponsibilitiesDrives the company's core values and procurement excellence every day.Manages vendor relationships for all IT and technology suppliers, including hardware, software, cloud, and infrastructure providers.Negotiates pricing, terms, and service-level agreements (SLAs) that deliver measurable cost savings and performance improvements.Develops and maintains vendor scorecards and performance metrics to ensure vendors meet contractual and operational expectations.Leads vendor reviews and quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers.Collaborates with IT and Procurement teams to forecast technology needs, manage renewals, and identify opportunities for consolidation or optimization.Monitors and manages total cost of ownership (TCO) across the IT vendor portfolio.Ensures compliance with company procurement policies, data security requirements, and licensing agreements.Researches and recommends emerging technologies, vendors, and sourcing strategies to improve efficiency and service quality.Supports onboarding of new vendors and the implementation of new technology products or services.Partners with Finance and Legal teams to manage contracts, renewals, and risk mitigation.Qualifications/Requirements:Bachelor's degree required5+ years of IT procurement, vendor management, or technology sourcing experience.Demonstrated experience managing complex software and infrastructure contracts.Strong analytical and financial acumen.Proven ability to drive cost efficiencies and vendor performance improvements.Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including presentation skills.Advanced data analysis and reporting capabilities (Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or similar).Proficiency with procurement and contract management systems.Understanding of IT hardware, software licensing models, and cloud service agreements.Ability to manage multiple projects and vendor relationships simultaneously.Strategic thinker with attention to detail and cost control discipline.Interested? Apply now!Why Choose Us?At Sunstate, every employee is valued, respected, and fairly compensated. More importantly, every employee has a voice that deserves to be heard. We are working hard to challenge the typical ways of business and develop an environment where our employees feel safe, comfortable, and look forward to coming to work. No matter which location you visit, you can't help but feel the close-knit work-family environment.We have strategically and organically grown our company from within, promoting from the ground up and providing employees with opportunities to explore their different passions within our own walls. This culture allows our people to develop valuable, marketable skills they can use throughout their career. Plus, with benefits like Baby Bonding, My Holiday vacation time, and discounts on everything from movie tickets to cell phone bills, we're constantly evolving our resources to provide our people with tools to make their lives easier!Be YOU at SunstateAt Sunstate Equipment, we are actively fostering a workplace culture where individuals of all identities and life experiences feel genuinely valued, respected, and appreciated. As a proud equal-opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We recognize and celebrate the unique perspectives they bring, with the understanding that they are the fuel for the innovative ideas that drive the evolution of our industrySunstate Equipment Co. is an Equal Opportunity EmployerA Drug Free Workplace and Participates in E-Verify