Technology Vendor Manager - Software

Looking to join a team in Technology that is dynamic, fast paced and forward looking? American Express is continuing to grow its Technology Vendor Management (TVM) team and capabilities to ensure our most critical third-party relationships deliver optimal value, resilience, and risk management at enterprise scale. This Phoenix based role will be responsible for the ongoing governance and oversight of strategic third parties covering a broad spectrum of Software. We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in negotiations, vendor management or third-party risk management (specifically focused on technology) to develop effective strategies to engage with external software vendors with the objective of achieving optimal performance and value. The role operates as a key relationship and decision-lead position, partnering closely with Engineering, Global Supply Management (Procurement), General Counsel Office (Legal), and Technology delivery teams. The successful candidate will help develop negotiation strategies, team with internal business partners to negotiate contracts, partner with individual business units to develop a demand forecast, manage vendor performance, and drive cost optimization while maintaining strong vendor relationships.