IT Vendor Management Specialist at NS IT Solutions

Title: IT Vendor Management Specialist (Hybrid - Des Moines IA) Location: Des Moines IA (onsite every Wednesday)Type: 6-month contractSchedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pmPay Rate: $35/hr Note: Only local candidates will be considered for this role. Candidates must be based in or near Des Moines IA and able to work onsite as required (every Wednesday). Relocation or remote candidates outside the area will not be eligible. H1B and CPT candidates are not eligible. Summary We are seeking an experienced IT Vendor Management Specialist to oversee vendor relationships contract compliance service performance and IT risk management. This role supports IT sourcing and strategy by managing software hardware cloud and consulting vendors while ensuring alignment with agency and industry standards. Responsibilities Vendor & Relationship Management Manage vendor relationships across IT services and solutions. Serve as primary point of escalation for vendor issues. Facilitate vendor performance reviews and business review meetings. Contract SLA & Compliance Oversight Oversee SOW execution renewals and procurement documentation. Track SLAs KPIs and compliance requirements. Coordinate with legal and IT procurement teams. IT Risk & Financial Controls Track vendor spend and ensure alignment with IT budgets. Monitor vendor risks including cybersecurity and data privacy. Support audits and IT compliance initiatives. Issue & Change Management Record vendor issues escalations and service disruptions. Manage resolution plans and document changes. Stakeholder Communication Schedule vendor meetings and onboarding sessions. Provide performance updates contract status reports and risk summaries. Required Skills & Experience 3 years of IT Vendor Management experience supporting technology services. Strong experience managing software hardware cloud and consulting vendors. Expertise in SLAs KPIs compliance and performance management. Knowledge of IT risk cybersecurity and data privacy considerations. Familiarity with IT procurement standards and sourcing strategies. Education Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience (2 years). Must-Have Strengths Vendor relationship management Negotiation and issue resolution Stakeholder communication Risk and compliance awareness Data privacy understanding Regards Keyur (Kelvin) Pandya Sr. Recruiter Direct Phone: Main Number: Ext: 108 Email: NS IT Solutions Old Bridge NJ 08857 Your Partner in Talent Delivery and Business GrowthRequired Skills:Vendor relationship managementNegotiation and issue resolutionStakeholder communicationRisk and compliance awarenessData privacy understanding Key Skills SQL,Active Directory,Information Technology,Access Points,System Software,Database,Infrastructure,Linux,Project Management,Internet,Troubleshoot,PC,Procedures,Setup,hardware Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1