We are looking for an experienced IT Vendor Management Data Analyst to support strategic vendor operations and strengthen supplier performance across the organization in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a business analyst who can combine data-driven oversight with strong partnership management, helping IT leadership make informed sourcing, contract, and performance decisions. The role focuses on vendor governance, service measurement, financial accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration with procurement, legal, and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Advise IT leadership on sourcing approaches and vendor accountability models that improve service delivery, cost control, and operational effectiveness.
• Manage relationships with key technology vendors, ensuring expectations are clearly defined and partnerships remain productive, responsive, and aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to support negotiations involving pricing, service commitments, contractual terms, and vendor performance concerns.
• Establish and maintain service level metrics, reporting standards, and review processes to evaluate vendor results and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Analyze vendor performance information and trend data regularly, then communicate findings and improvement opportunities to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Lead or support vendor selection activities by shaping evaluation criteria, coordinating RFP efforts, and partnering with procurement teams on decision-making processes.
• Work with legal, finance, and operational teams to move contracts from negotiation through execution while maintaining oversight of vendor obligations after signing.
• Review invoices, credits, penalties, and reconciliations for alignment with contractual terms, and assist with onboarding, payment processing, and budget-related vendor reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve vendor outcomes year over year by influencing strategic suppliers and encouraging alignment with organizational priorities.