Careers

Origina are the world’s leading independent third party IBM® software support specialists. We’re growing, fast, and have branches all over the world. If you’re passionate about what you do and fit any of the profiles below, get in touch.

Vendor & Contracts Manager

The Vendor & Contracts Manager will own the relationship & service contracts with customers and strategic service partners of Origina. They will be responsible for driving value, innovation and high performance, ensuring that contractual arrangements and activities are in line with overall sourcing policies. The role requires strong influencing, negotiation and relationship management skills with an ability to focus on multi-supplier integration, partnership efficacy, and strategic outcomes. Excellent communication and teaming skills combined with the ability to effectively lead and drive initiatives in a fast-paced environment are key aspects of the role.

Location:

Sandyford, Dublin, Ireland

Category:

Technical

Salary:

On Application

He/she must be able to demonstrate leadership qualities with an exceptional eye for detail. Our goal is to safeguard and augment the efficiency of the company’s operations to facilitate accelerating developments and long-term success.

Relationship Management

Deliver effective and constructive relationship management based on a partnering approach with assigned vendor(s)
Analyse problem areas and help resolve disputes acting as an escalation point for significant issues which might arise with IT partners
Drive value from strategic relationships focussing on innovation, high performance, value add business outcomes and the overall efficacy of the partnership
Work with the Head of Service Operations and other key stakeholders to add strategic and tactical value to the overall Origina life-cycle from sourcing through to managing services from third parties

Performance and Governance Management

Define and deliver effective metrics regarding supplier performance in relation to contracted services and develop vendor scorecards and dashboards
Manage vendor performance against deliverables across the relevant managed service provision
Act as the accountable point of escalation for all significant vendor issues
Manage contractor and vendor vetting standards, processes and procedures

Contract Management

Manage and monitor all assigned contractual obligations and governance processes to meet required standards
Work with the IT organisation to help translate functional requests into contract specifications/changes to ensure product requirements are fulfilled and tailored to the business
Respond to contract queries and guidance requests as they arise from internal and external customers.
Manage contract budgets and provide regular KPI reporting on performance goals.
Manage contract pro-formas

Risk & Compliance Management

Ensure vendor risk factors are being identified, appropriately documented and communicated to the Risk & Compliance team.
Work with the Risk & Compliance team in monitoring vendor compliance with internal and regulatory requirements and ensure that appropriate controls and processes are in place to deliver compliance

Applicant Must Have:

Essential Qualifications

3rd level degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience

Experience

Strong understanding of IT out-sourcing contracts and experience in managing external supplier contracts & relationships
An ability to understand and interpret IT managed service contracts, and assess the overall impact of technical, commercial and service changes as they arise;
Professionalism, planning, organising, problem solving, able to deal with several tasks simultaneously
Up-to-date knowledge of the global IT vendor landscape, services offered, and pricing
Demonstrated ability to manage well under pressure
Strong inter-personal skills, with the ability and confidence to develop and build good relationships with internal stakeholders and key external suppliers.
Possess a clear understanding of profitability and the management of P&L, OpEx and strategic targets.

Skills

Negotiation & Influencing Skills
Business and Commercial Acumen
Strong financial and analytical skills
An understanding of contract law
A background in and/or understanding of Information Technology enterprise services would be beneficial