Sr Manager IT - Partner Strategy & Vendor Management

Location: El Segundo, California, United States

Salary: USD $165,000–$200,000 yearly

Company

hirify.global is a global toy and family entertainment company offering toys, content, consumer products, digital experiences, and live experiences through a portfolio of franchise brands.

What you will do

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide vendor management frameworks, operating models, governance practices, and review processes.
• Build strategic relationships with vendors, Global Capability Centers, service providers, and external partners.
• Define and monitor vendor KPIs, SLAs, performance scorecards, corrective actions, and improvement plans.
• Support strategic partner evaluation, selection, onboarding, roadmaps, contract negotiations, renewals, budgeting, and spending management.
• Assess vendor risks and monitor compliance with contractual, regulatory, security, and business continuity requirements.
• Develop dashboards and reports, analyze performance trends, advise senior leaders, and lead cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, finance, procurement, communications, information systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in vendor management, strategic partnerships, procurement, consulting, program management, business operations, or related functions.
• 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives or managing teams.
• Experience managing third-party vendors, technology and professional services providers, business process outsourcing, consulting, or enterprise service vendors.
• Experience establishing governance frameworks, improving performance, presenting to senior leaders, and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Knowledge of contract management, vendor governance, supplier risk management, and performance management methodologies.

Nice to have

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Supply chain experience.
• Experience working in large, global organizations.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on shared goals and cross-functional partnership.
• Culture that encourages innovation, new ideas, accountability, and ownership.
• Competitive total pay programs and comprehensive benefits.
• Resources supporting employee development and full potential.