Vendor Specialist #: 24-03753

Description

This position would either manage one or more of the large enterprise vendors or several IT commodities across one or more of IT departments like Cybersecurity, Sales, Reservations, Marketing, Airport Ops, Tech Ops, Crew, Mobility, Telecom, Employee and HR, Finance and Accounting, Cargo and Customer Experience. The IT landscape changes fast, and we are looking for enthusiastic professionals who can keep pace with changing technology and deliver the best deal to their internal customers. A Specialist/Senior Specialist will need to:

• Understand business needs/requirements and strives to foster strong working relationships and open communication
• Evaluate internal customer requirements
• Manage proposal requests
• Assist in vendor selection
• Analyze market pricing
• Lead contract negotiations
• Resolve vendor billing disputes
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Computer Science, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Business Administration, Finance or related disciplines
• 3 years of experience in business commitment negotiations
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Education & Prior Job Experience

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Business Administration, Finance or related disciplines
• Juris Doctorate degree
• 3 years of experience in technology contract management and corporate purchasing
• Airline industry experience, including business process and supporting technology
  
  

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Experience negotiating contracts
• Possess superior organizational, analytical and multi-tasking skills
• Familiarity with IT systems and solutions
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint