Principal Vendor Management

Job Requisition ID #26WD97474Position OverviewAutodesk is seeking a strategic vendor management leader to shape and manage our global infrastructure supplier ecosystem. This role is critical to enabling secure, resilient, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure services that support Autodesk's business operations and long-term growth.Reporting to the Manager, Technology Vendor Management, this role will serve as a strategic business partner to key stakeholders and will own a portfolio of suppliers across network, data center, storage, telecom, hardware, and related infrastructure services.This is an opportunity for a highly experienced vendor management professional to drive supplier strategy, strengthen operational and commercial governance, reduce risk, and deliver measurable business value across critical infrastructure categories.Location: Vancouver, CanadaResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute vendor management strategies aligned with Autodesk's enterprise priorities, with a focus on resilience, service quality, compliance, and cost optimizationManage a strategic portfolio of suppliers across network, data center, storage, telecom, and infrastructure-related servicesLead supplier governance through business reviews, performance evaluations, contract renewals, and executive-level engagementPartner cross-functionally with technology, sourcing, legal, finance, security, and business stakeholders on supplier selection, RFx processes, requirements gathering, and commercial evaluationsMonitor supplier performance against SLAs, KPIs, scorecards, and contractual commitments, and drive issue resolution and continuous improvementIdentify and mitigate supplier-related risks, including operational, commercial, supply chain, service continuity, and compliance risksDeliver commercial value through pricing reviews, benchmarking, contract optimization, and negotiation of favorable business termsBuild strong internal and external relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and a strategic point of contact for key suppliersContribute to the continued maturity of Autodesk's Vendor Management function by improving governance, processes, reporting, and operating modelsWork closely with the Senior Manager, Technology Vendor Management to strengthen infrastructure supplier governance and improve how suppliers are selected, measured, and managed across the enterpriseServe as the primary point of accountability for supplier performance, service delivery, issue management, and stakeholder communication within assigned categoriesMinimum Qualifications10+ years of progressive experience in vendor or supplier management within technology or infrastructure environmentsDemonstrated experience managing complex supplier portfolios across network, telecom, data center, storage, infrastructure hardware, or related servicesProven success managing strategic and enterprise-scale suppliers in global environmentsStrong commercial acumen, including experience with contract structures, service agreements, pricing models, renewals, and vendor negotiationsExperience building and managing supplier governance frameworks, including SLAs, KPIs, scorecards, business reviews, and escalation modelsStrong influencing, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders and supplier executivesDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive outcomes without direct authorityBachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.Preferred QualificationsExperience managing infrastructure suppliers in a global, highly regulated, or large-scale enterprise environmentCategory expertise in one or more of the following areas: enterprise networking, telecom, colocation/data center services, storage infrastructure, or hardware lifecycle managementStrong understanding of infrastructure service delivery models, hardware supply chain risks, lead times, and operational dependenciesTrack record of improving vendor management processes and driving transformation within a supplier management functionAbility to navigate ambiguity, solve complex business problems, and balance strategic priorities with operational executionLearn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome to Autodesk! 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