Contract & Vendor Management

Contract & Vendor Management Company Profile: At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve. At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com. This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please. Job Title: Contract & Vendor Management Position: Lead Systems Engineer - Contract/Vendor Management Experience: 8+ Yrs Category: IT Infrastructure Main location: Bangalore/Chennai Position ID: J0726-0897 Employment Type: Full Time Job Summary: The vendor management is part of a major IT transformation, driven by the evolution and progressive convergence of the CLIENT environments, while complying with Client standards and requirements. The role plays a key part in the Sunrise transformation: major change in the target operating model (offshore), steering with local iT in each country the transformation and then ensuring service continuity, technical consistency, support quality, and proper integration of production, security, and documentation requirements in a complex, multi-entity and multi-contract environment. Key Responsibilities : 1. Lead Contract Management & Supplier Governance for Client outsourcing program across multiple countries. Assessment of existing contracts & suppliers 2. Own and manage infrastructure outsourcing contracts and vendor portfolio, ensuring alignment with Client & SG/GTE governance standards 3. Follow up consumption and compliance of our usage of the provider’s solution 4. Manage performance, including SLA tracking, cost optimization, and value realization from vendors 5. Challenge suppliers on costs, delivery quality, risk, and compliance, ensuring contractual obligations are enforced 6. Drive savings realization through supplier consolidation, service convergence, and efficiency initiatives 7. Provide central oversight and reporting on contract performance, financials, risks, and compliance to senior stakeholders. Prepare with Efficiency managers the validation steps for all contract renewals & transformation 8. Act as a key interface between central Client, GTE, vendors and local country teams 9. Develop a strong, open and proactive working relationship with the Service Delivery team Required Skills: Technical Skills  12+ years of experience in Contract Management, Vendor Governance, or IT Outsourcing programs  Proven expertise in managing large-scale infrastructure outsourcing contracts (multi-country / multi-vendor environments)  Strong understanding of SLA/KPI management, License management, commercial models, and cost optimization levers  Experience working with global suppliers (IBM , Microsoft … ) and driving performance accountability  Strong knowledge of risk, compliance, and contractual governance frameworks  Ability to manage complex transformations and transitions, ensuring continuity and risk mitigation  Excellent negotiation, analytical, and financial acumen with focus on value delivery and savings realization Posture & Soft Skills  High level of autonomy & proactivity  Strong stakeholder management skills with exposure to CxO / senior leadership interactions  Problem-solving & analysis  Strong ability to manage pressure and critical situations

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