OFSE Digital VMO Vendor Portfolio & Strategy Director

OFSE Digital VMO Vendor Portfolio & Strategy Director

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Vendor Portfolio & Strategy Director within the OFSE Digital Vendor Management Office (VMO) is responsible to manage vendor partnerships and drive portfolio performance and cost efficiency across the digital organization.

This role designs and implements governance frameworks across the vendor lifecycle, ensuring policy compliance, mitigating risk, and enhancing vendor value. In close collaboration with sourcing s/he will execute long-term vendor strategies aligned with the digital priorities. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities for consolidation, innovation, and risk mitigation, while maintaining alignment with enterprise standards.

Key responsibilities:

Portfolio Strategy & Optimization

• Develop and execute vendor portfolio strategies aligned with OFSE Digital goals
• Maintain a comprehensive inventory of vendor engagements, software licenses, and contingent workforce allocations
• Identify opportunities for consolidation, innovation, and cost savings.

Vendor Governance & Compliance

• Define and enforce governance frameworks across the vendor lifecycle
• • Ensure adherence to contractual obligations, SLAs, and regulatory requirements
• Lead periodic vendor performance reviews and risk assessments.

Financial Management

• Monitor vendor spend and develop dashboards to track budget utilization.

• Partner with Finance and Sourcing to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Support forecasting and planning activities across vendor categories.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with Sourcing, Legal, Procurement, and Compliance teams
• Engage with Product Delivery Managers and Operation Managers to align vendor strategy with business needs
• Support onboarding and performance management of contingent workers in collaboration with hiring managers.

Performance & Innovation Enablement

• Implement vendor scorecards and KPIs to measure delivery, quality, and responsiveness
• Drive innovation through strategic vendor collaboration and technology enablement
• Lead change management initiatives to standardize vendor-related processes

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Required

• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in vendor management, sourcing, or procurement
• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Business, Finance, Supply Chain or a related field
• Proven track record in managing software portfolios and contingent workforce solutions
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent domain of sourcing tools such as SAP, Ariba, Fieldglass, Airtable, etc. • Strong leadership track record
• Experience with governance frameworks, risk mitigation, and compliance.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Business, Economic, or Technology
• Knowledge of digital transformation and emerging technologies
• Experience in analyzing vendor portfolios to identify opportunities for consolidation, innovation, and cost savings.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Digital Technology Senior Manager - Digital Operations

Experience Level

Executive Level