American Express—Associate- Technology Vendor Management

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Description: Associate, Technology Vendor Management supports the monitoring and evaluation of technology vendors and contributes to effective vendor management processes to ensure compliance with contracts and alignment with organizational objectives. Requirements: Education Qualifications: - Advanced degree in Business Administration, Financial Management and/or comparable experience - 3-5 years experience in vendor management processes and tools, contract management principles, procurement processes - Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools - Knowledge of financial management, data analysis, and Information Technology services - Experience in technology project management - Experience in working in a team-oriented environment and hands on with latest AI tools and ability to adapt to changing requirements Responsibilities: - Supports the monitoring and evaluating of vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements - Utilizes Technology Vendor Management tools to monitor and manage vendor performance - Supports documenting business-related needs to support desired contractual or commercial terms and negotiation strategy positions - Supports cross-functional teams to align vendor performance with organizational objectives - Supports the communication of processes and requirements of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and contractual information to others within Technology - Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives