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Vendor Services Manager

CPS Energy
United States, Texas, San Antonio
Feb 11, 2026
Vendor Services Manager Date: Feb 4, 2026 Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205 Company: CPS Energy We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day! Pay Grade 16 Deadline to apply: February 18h, 2026 at 11:59pm. Position Summary The Vendor Services Manager of IT Vendor & Financial Management is responsible for the oversight and management of all IT vendors and associated investments supporting the Enterprise Information Technology Department for CPS Energy. This role leads various aspects of vendor management, to include contract maintenance and compliance, performance, financial analysis, relationship and risk management. Position will develop and maintain contractual, commercial, performance management and operational working relationships with vendors to ensure cost-effective delivery of committed goods and services Tasks and Responsibilities Follows IT vendor management framework & best practices as well as assessing the outsourcing process for the organization's IT department. Facilitates overall vendor lifecycle management and develops level performance scorecards for top tier vendors to drive continuous improvements and ensure vendor decisions/strategy aligns with vendor's performance track record. Oversee the evaluation and selection of vendors as well as the negotiation of purchase contracts or service level agreements. Manage performance, risk & relationships issues that arise with vendors or products as necessary. Acts as a liaison between vendors, customers and all external/internal stakeholders. Responsible for developing, tracking and reporting on key metrics (i.e. deliverables, financials, duration, benefits) and communicating findings to influence internal project/program methodologies and approaches, service level agreements & key performance indicators. Responsible for assisting upper-level management with moderately complex planning, reporting & budgeting for all IT contracts. Minimum Skills Minimum Knowledge and Abilities Understanding of contracts, negotiations, and the procurement processes. Ability to manage multiple aggressive RFP schedules and responses. Experience managing technical projects. Exposure to vendor management best practices. Exceptional soft and interpersonal skills, including teamwork, communication, facilitation and negotiation. Excellent analytical and technical skills. Excellent written, verbal, communication and presentation skills. Solid knowledge of the IT industry and the products and services provided by technology vendors. Understanding of the entire vendor life cycle (sourcing, procurement, vendor management), and how internal roles interact and operate throughout the duration of vendor engagements. Solid knowledge of financial concepts. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in either business management or a computer science-related field of study or equivalent experience. Experience in managing vendors and contract compliance pertaining to IT operations. Experience managing moderately complex IT related projects Training or certification in organization change management Desired professional qualifications may include: IT Service Management (ITSM) and/or Information Infrastructure Library (ITIL) experience Competencies Coordinating Project Activities Communicates Effectively Driving for Results Driving Projects to Completion Acting with Integrity Delivering High Quality Work Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in either business management or a computer science-related field of study or equivalent experience. Required Certifications Working Environment Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events. Physical Demands Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations. 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