**Position Overview** The Vice President (VP) of IT Contract and Vendor Management will lead the management of technology contracts and vendors across the IT organization. This position will provide both strategic oversight and tactical leadership to optimize IT spend across all categories, in alignment with competitive market benchmarks. This role will collaborate across IT, Procurement and Legal leadership to rationalize the vendor portfolio and align contract terms and rates in support of IT strategic priorities and financial plans. This position will also define and oversee governance, standards, and reporting for vendor performance to ensure that IT vendors deliver expected value and service levels, align with business objectives and company values, and comply with contractual, financial, and regulatory requirements. The role requires a strong blend of retail industry expertise, contracting acumen, procurement and vendor management experience, governance and risk management, and process execution to ensure vendor partners and investments align with IT strategic priorities and financial plans. **A Day In The Life** **IT Contract & Vendor Management** + Drive Value-Based Contracting & Cost Optimization: Optimize vendor spend through TCO-driven financial models, strategic sourcing, and contract consolidation to maximize ROI. + Manage the full lifecycle of IT contracts, from negotiation to execution and renewal across the full IT Vendor portfolio. Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of contract deliverables. + Standardize contracting processes and optimize workflows for efficiency. + Maintain a roadmap of near- and long-term contract lifecycle events and dependencies and partner with IT Finance and IT PMO on IT resource planning to support contract management activities. + Partner with Procurement to ensure contracts align with IT strategy, roadmap, and budget and meet financial, operational, and legal standards while optimizing cost savings. + Identify risks in vendor agreements and partner with IT Leadership and Procurement to mitigate exposure. + Establish governance and processes to track and report on vendor performance, compliance, and risk management. + Develop financial models to evaluate contract performance and monitor KPIs. **IT Contract & Supplier Portfolio Strategy** : + Lead IT Vendor Portfolio Strategy: Define and execute a multi-year IT vendor and contract strategy aligned to business objectives, IT roadmap, and financial plans. + Maintain oversight of IT contracts, ensuring rigorous management of contract lifecycle events, in support of IT strategy, budgeting, and long-term planning. + Conduct annual assessment of IT vendor portfolio; recommend strategies to support company objectives; meet IT financial plans; mitigate enterprise risk. + Assess contract scope, spend, terms and conditions for strategic IT vendors. Identify opportunities for consolidation, renegotiation, or strategic sourcing. + Develop and direct financial spend analysis and vendor performance analysis to deliver insights and recommendations supporting IT planning. + Oversee roadmap of contracting activities across the IT portfolio, coordinating with Procurement, IT Finance, and IT Leadership. + Implement performance metrics and executive-level governance to drive accountability, continuous improvement, and strategic vendor relationships. **Leadership** + Establish governance and controls to execute best practice vendor and contract management across IT. + Establish reporting to track and plan for contract lifecycle events across IT. + Establish reporting to track vendor KPIs across IT. + Develop processes, tools, and resources to drive continuous improvement across IT Contract and Vendor management processes. + Partner with IT executives to align vendor strategies to IT priorities and company goals. + Mentor and develop IT Contract and Vendor Management team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. **You'll Come With** **Education and Qualifications:** (List all required knowledge, skills and abilities for this position) Bachelor’s degree; MBA preferred. **Licenses/Certification/Registration:** Certified Purchasing Manager/Certified Professional in Supply Management a plus **Experience:** + 10+ years of IT Strategic sourcing, Procurement, Contract Negotiation and Vendor Management experience; Procurement consulting experience at the Principal/Partner level is preferred. + 3+ years experience managing large-scale IT contracts for a Fortune 500 company; Retail experience preferred. + Established network of IT procurement professionals; experienced with IT benchmarking tools and services. **Skills and Abilities:** + Highly accountable and results-driven with a focus on operational excellence and a high level of attention to detail. + Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex contractual terms and conditions and report findings to executive stakeholders. + Flexible and adaptable to the fast-paced, highly responsive, customer-centric nature of retail. + Well-versed in relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk. Knowledgeable in enterprise risk management and business continuity planning + Able to manage multiple projects, effectively leveraging multi-disciplinary resources. + Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence indirectly and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. + Proficiency in Microsoft applications: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); reporting and analytics; modern procurement and contract management systems **Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!** You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location. **Posting Number** R102067 **Location** New Jersey-Edgewater Park **Address** 4287 Route 130 S **Zip Code** 08010 **Pay Rate** Salaried **Career Site Category** Corporate **Position Category** Information Technology **Job Type** Full-Time **Remote Type** Hybrid **Evergreen** No