Olympus Corporation of the Americas

IT Supplier Commercial and Governance Lead

Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years in IT supplier/vendor management or technology sourcing
  • Experience using data and AI tools for operational improvement
  • Proven track record in managing outsourced IT services, contracts, KPIs, and SLAs
  • Background in regulated industries such as MedTech, Pharma, or Healthcare preferred

Responsibilities

  • Establish formal governance models for IT suppliers
  • Define, track, and manage KPIs and SLAs for supplier performance
  • Lead remediation plans to address missed KPIs and SLAs
  • Oversee commercial and contractual management for IT suppliers
  • Ensure suppliers utilize AI and automation tools for improved service delivery
  • Manage application end-of-life and end-of-service planning with suppliers
  • Collaborate across departments to align procurement and IT strategies

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and annual bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • On-site childcare, café, and fitness center
  • Opportunities for paid volunteering and educational assistance
Full Job Description
Working Location: Pennsylvania, Center Valley

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

Job Description

The IT Supplier Commercial and Governance Lead is responsible to establish and run formal governance models for IT suppliers, including operational reviews, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), and executive escalations. This role will act as the primary IT owner of the supplier performance and accountability. It will drive structured issue management, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and ensure all suppliers follow Olympus methodology for supplier governance. For this role, it is key to monitor all supplier services used by the stakeholders. Also, the role is responsible for selecting the supplier according to the Olympus standards and negotiating the best conditions alongside with quitting/downgrading unused services as well as the partner relations with the supplier. The role is in close contact to various stakeholders to understand the needs from the supplier.

The job is conducted in line with our Core Values which are: agility, empathy, long-term view, unity and integrity.

Job Duties

KPI, SLA & Service Performance Management
  • Define, track, and manage KPIs and SLAs across IT suppliers
  • Ensure service performance aligns with contractual commitments and business needs
  • Lead remediation plans for missed KPIs/SLAs and ensure corrective actions are executed
  • Enforce service credits, penalties, and cost recovery where contractual SLAs are missed


Commercial, Contract & Cost Management
  • Own day-to-day commercial and contractual oversight for IT suppliers in partnership with Procurement and Legal
  • Ensure contracts are structured, interpreted, and executed to protect the company's interests
  • Develop and implement a financial framework to provide clear visibility into costs of outsourced IT services
  • Drive cost transparency, cost optimization, and supplier value realization
  • Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, scope optimization, and cost reduction


AI Enablement in Supplier Management
  • Ensure suppliers leverage AI and automation tools to enhance:
    • KPI and SLA monitoring
    • Requests and Incident Responses to reduce MTTR and preventive maintenance
    • Spend analysis and cost modelling for YoY savings and synergies
    • Supplier risk identification and early warning indicators
  • Partner with internal and Supplier AI, data, and automation teams to embed intelligent workflows into supplier governance processes
  • Promote responsible and compliant use of AI aligned with MedTech regulatory requirements


Application End-of-Life (EOL) & End-of-Service (EOS) Management
  • Lead supplier-related aspects of application EOL/EOS planning and execution
  • Ensure contracts, SLAs, and exit clauses support orderly retirement or transition of services
  • Coordinate with IT, Procurement, and suppliers to:
    • Minimize business disruption and compliance risk
    • Avoid unnecessary contract extensions and cost leakage
    • Support transition to replacement platforms or services
  • Drive reduction of technical debt and legacy supplier dependencies


Procurement & Sourcing Support
  • Partner with Global Procurement, Legal, and Finance on:
    • RFI and RFP development
    • Supplier evaluation and selection
    • Commercial and contractual negotiations
  • Ensure new sourcing activities align with IT strategy, financial governance, and regulatory requirements
  • Support onboarding of new suppliers into governance and performance frameworks


Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with:
    • Procurement - sourcing, negotiations, renewals
    • Legal - contract terms, risk mitigation, compliance
    • Finance - cost models, chargeback/showback, forecasting
    • IT Leadership - service quality, supplier strategy
  • Act as a single point of coordination across functions for IT supplier matters


Other responsibilities / duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent and related experience preferred
  • 8+ years in IT supplier/vendor management, IT commercial management, or technology sourcing
  • Demonstrated experience using data, analytics, or AI tools to improve operational or commercial outcomes
  • Experience managing outsourced IT services, contracts, KPIs, and SLAs
  • Experience in regulated industries (MedTech, Pharma, Healthcare, Life Sciences preferred)


Preferred:
  • Healthcare Company preferred.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:
  • Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  • Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
  • Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**


Connected Culture you can embrace:
  • Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
  • Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
  • Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
  • Paid Educational Assistance


*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [redacted]. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus ([redacted]).

Let's realize your potential, together.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Pennsylvania (US-PA) || Center Valley || Information Technology (IT)

About Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Olympus Corporation of the Americas is a subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer of optics and reprography products. The company is a leading manufacturer of medical and surgical products, including endoscopes, laparoscopes, and video imaging systems. Olympus Corporation of the Americas was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. The company operates in the Americas region, including North and South America.
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