We are seeking a Software Supplier Manager with experience in managing Enterprise Software Agreements to work onsite at our client's location in Oak Brook, IL in a long term capacity. The Supplier Manager will work within our clients team to build, improve, and advance existing and new relationships with software suppliers, specifically our client's relationship with Microsoft.

Responsibilities:

• Understand relevant supplier relationships with software providers including Microsoft within various technical areas
• Become Microsoft product expert within team for organization, roadmaps, strategy, direction, and value proposition
• Realize cost savings through leveraging product standardization and tracking
• Report progress to client managers and sponsors on consistent basis of strategy and deployment progress. Work with Microsoft Certified partners on channel distribution
• Track licenses and ensure license accountability with Compliance Team
• Manage maintenance of records and databases with licenses and warranties

Preferred Skills:

• Must have been the manager of Enterprise Software Agreement with Microsoft in the past for a large organization
• Strategic planning and established track record of driving successful alliance relationships required
• Must have experience presenting to all levels of executive management within partners while representing client
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects and assignments concurrently
• Excellent relationship building skills required
• Great communication skills written, verbal, and presentation skills required
• Exposure and experience in Global Account Management

 Qualified candidates may submit resumes for immediate consideration.  Please, local candidates only.  Thanks for looking!