Microsoft IT Vendor Manager

IT Vendor Manager - Microsoft - this is a long term contract opprotunity to join our globally operating Basel based client.

Your tasks:

• Vendor Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with Microsoft and other vendors, acting as the primary point of contact.
• Foster collaborative partnerships to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate vendor performance.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure that all vendor agreements comply with relevant regulations, policies, and standards.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of vendor contracts and performance metrics.

Your experience/knowledge:

• Extensive major IT vendor management experience, in particular with Microsoft
• Solid record of managing vendors with the ability to navigate, influence and negotiate with stakeholders
• Proven track record negotiating contracts and to successfully renew partnerships while managing concentration risk.
• Deep knowledge of contract law for software and licenses.
• Language skills: English

Your soft skills:

• Excellent comprehension skills with attention to detail
• A high degree of self-organisation and time management
• Analytical and solution-orientated thinking

Location:Basel, Switzerland
Work setting:Hybrid
Sector:Financial Services
Start:ASAP
Duration:12 months +
Workload:100%
Ref.Nr.:BH 23016

Take the next step and send us your resume along with a daytime phone number where we can reach you.
Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens as well as current work-permit holders for Switzerland.
Ukrainian refugees are warmly welcomed, we will support you all the way.
We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in your application.

As per client requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit. For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore potential solutions with our end client.