Global IT Vendor Management Analyst

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are seeking an experienced IT Vendor Management Analyst to join us at our facility in Asturias, Spain.

The ideal candidate will have between 3 and 6 years of experience in IT vendor management, procurement, and relationship building. This role is critical in ensuring effective vendor partnerships, seamless procurement processes, and strong collaboration with IT and Procurement leaders.

Key responsibilities:

• Vendor Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with IT vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery and mutually beneficial partnerships.
• IT Procurement: Collaborate with the procurement team to manage the acquisition of IT products and services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and budget constraints.
• IT Leadership Collaboration: Work closely with IT leaders to understand their needs and priorities and ensure vendor services meet these requirements.
• Contract Negotiations: Participate as needed in contract negotiations with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate vendor performance against established metrics and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with vendor relationships and ensure compliance with company policies and standards.
• Vendor Selection: Participate in the selection and evaluation of new vendors to ensure they meet the organization's needs.
• Contract Interpretation and Continuous Improvement: Interpret contracts, monitor vendor performance, mitigate risks, and facilitate continuous improvement to deliver maximum value from external IT partnerships.
• Schedule and lead meetings as needed (Issue Management, Service Delivery, Quarterly Business Reviews), including agenda setting and action item tracking, and follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate, version-controlled documentation and forms, including Purchase Request Forms, process guides, Purchase Order trackers, vendor scorecards, and new process artifacts.
• Continuous Improvement: Review and assess source to pay and invoice management processes for improvements.
• Purchase Requisition Processing
  • Submit accurate IT Purchase Requisitions in Source-to-Pay system within two business days.
  • Verify required documents and correct vendor, cost and category codes.
  • Resolve procurement issues raised by IT requesters.
  • Advise IT stakeholders on SOWs, orders, and quotes—focusing on deliverables, timelines, costs, and contracts.
• Invoice Management
  • Act on behalf of the IT stakeholder in reviewing invoice accuracy and intervene with Accounts Payable and IT vendors to resolve disagreements.
  • Ensure IT adherence to documented invoice validation processes.
  • Validate invoice amounts and maintain data accuracy across Accounts Payable, Source to Pay and SAP.
• Service Governance & Reporting
  • Lead IT Service Performance Management, including vendor report intake, stakeholder distribution, feedback tracking, and executive reporting.
  • Facilitate performance reviews with IT leadership to address service gaps, assign actions, and monitor progress.
  • Develop and maintain a centralized service performance dashboard.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in IT vendor management or IT procurement.
• Experience with SAP, Ariba and Invoice Processing systems. Familiarity with software development methodologies.
• Professional certifications in Vendor Management or Procurement would be a plus.
• Experience with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks would be a plus.
• Demonstrated contract interpretation and vendor management skills. Proven experience in managing vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of IT products and services, plus budgeting principles and practices.
• Strong Excel skills to build and maintain tracking tools.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Ability to take initiative and be proactive.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.