Senior Analyst Vendor Management

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Analyst - IT Vendor Management & Consolidation SME to support strategic efforts in standardizing and optimizing IT vendor operations. This role focuses on transforming fragmented, non-digital vendor data into a centralized, value-driven system that enhances cost efficiency, transparency, and performance tracking.

• Job Title: Senior Analyst - Vendor Management & Consolidation SME
• Location: Irvine, CA or NYC - hybrid 3x/week (some flex)
• PR: $75-95/hour
• Duration: 12+ months with likely extensions

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What You'll Do

Vendor Management & Consolidation

• Maintain and enhance centralized vendor and contract databases.
• Analyze vendor spend, performance, and SLAs to identify inefficiencies and consolidation opportunities.
• Support onboarding, due diligence, and ongoing relationship management with vendors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and prioritize vendors for consolidation or optimization.

Reporting & Analysis

• Create dashboards and generate reports to monitor vendor performance and track cost-saving initiatives.
• Provide ad-hoc analytical support and insights to internal stakeholders.
• Support the development of business cases for vendor changes, including ROI and cost/benefit analysis.

Process Improvement

• Propose and implement improvements to vendor management workflows and tools.
• Drive standardization of reporting templates and automate recurring reporting where feasible.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across vendor systems.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to facilitate governance, contract renewals, and performance reviews.
• Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support compliance with internal policies and external regulations governing vendor management.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field (Advanced degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement analysis, or finance.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with vendor management systems (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP, ServiceNow).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in financial services or investment management is a plus.

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• Disorganized Contract Data: Vendor contracts are scattered and undigitized with no centralized system for management.
• Lack of Visibility: Current processes make it difficult to track renewals, obligations, overlaps, and vendor performance.
• Catalog Inconsistencies: Outdated or redundant support contracts are common, leading to inefficient spend and vendor sprawl.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.


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