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Technology Vendor Manager

Mid-Senior Level

2026-04-06

Location

Princeton, NJ

Princeton

Type

Full-Time

Salary

$99,000 to $110,000

Required Qualifications

5+ years vendor management (e.g., Microsoft, HPE, Salesforce)
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Excellent customer service & communication skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Strong attention to detail & time management
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Technology Vendor Manager

Technology Vendor Manager

Requisition # 2026-21501

Date Posted 8 hours ago(2/4/2026 4:29 PM)

Department: Operations and Planning, OIT

Category: Administrative Support

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

The Technology Vendor Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the vendor management operations for the central IT portfolio of vendors. This includes working closely with many cross-functional teams and units (e.g. Procurement, Legal, IT, and Finance) to provide guidance and input on technology vendor management items (e.g. negotiations, risk management, contract management, etc). This position will have responsibility for the vendor management lifecycle process and be a key member of the IT Finance team. The Technology Vendor Manager will also work to monitor and improve contract management, relationship management, risk management, and performance management with the IT vendors.

Responsibilities

Technology Vendor Management:

  • Create, modify, and maintain the vendor management processes
  • Lead the vendor classification process
  • Lead the development of the technology vendor management strategy
  • Coordinate risk management activities (measuring, monitoring, managing, and reporting)
  • Participate in the review process of invoices to ensure they align with the agreed vendor terms and conditions
  • Create and maintain the vendor management documentation, including vendor tracking, analytics, performance management tools (scorecards and dashboards)
  • Collect detailed information to create reports and key vendor data for stakeholders on vendor performance, risk, and relationships
  • Analyze and create reports on critical vendors’ financials, business continuity, and corporate and regulatory compliance

Financial Management

  • Participate in the management of the DocuSign license and work closely with the OIT department that is responsible for managing the tool
  • Work closely with the central IT finance team to ensure alignment with upcoming contract renewals and new purchases
  • Work on other special projects and assignments as needed.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of vendor management experience (e.g Microsoft, HPE Networking, Salesforce)
  • Excellent customer service skills and significant work experience in customer-based setting
  • Substantial experience using MS Office Suite software, especially Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Effective time management skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with SharePoint and Peoplesoft strongly preferred
  • Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI

Standard Weekly Hours 36.25

Eligible for Overtime No

Benefits Eligible Yes

Probationary Period 180 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail) No

Physical Capacity Exam Required No

Valid Driver’s License Required No

Experience Level Mid-Senior Level

Salary Range $99,000 to $110,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the key qualifications for the Technology Vendor Manager role?

Candidates need 5+ years of vendor management experience with vendors like Microsoft, HPE Networking, or Salesforce. Required skills include excellent customer service, proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), strong communication, attention to detail, and time management. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent is essential. Preferred: SharePoint, PeopleSoft, and data tools like Tableau or Power BI. Tailor your resume using our free resume template for administration jobs.

💰What is the salary and benefits for this position?

The salary range is $99,000 to $110,000. It's a full-time role with 36.25 weekly hours, benefits eligible, no overtime, and a 180-day probationary period. Explore university salaries and higher ed admin jobs for comparisons.

📋What are the main responsibilities of the Technology Vendor Manager?

Key duties include creating and maintaining vendor management processes, leading vendor classification and strategy development, coordinating risk management, reviewing invoices, building performance dashboards, and analyzing vendor financials/compliance. Also, support financial management for DocuSign and contract renewals. See similar roles in IT admin positions.

🌍Is visa sponsorship available for this Technology Vendor Manager job?

No visa sponsorship is mentioned. This is a mid-senior level staff position at Princeton's OIT department, typically for local or authorized candidates. Check higher ed jobs filters for sponsorship options.

When is the application deadline and how to apply?

Applications close on April 6, 2026 (expiration date). Apply via Princeton's requisition #2026-21501. Prepare a strong application with our free cover letter template and review academic CV tips adapted for admin roles.

🔧What preferred skills boost chances for this role?

SharePoint and PeopleSoft experience strongly preferred, plus data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI. These enhance vendor performance reporting and analytics. Explore career advice for upskilling in IT admin.
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