Who We Are
At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!
Education:
- Associates degree or equivalent completed courses required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, MIS, or other relevant field of study preferred
Work Experiences:
- 4+ years of experience in IT Vendor Management, IT Procurement, or IT Contracts preferred
- Experience reviewing Hardware/Software Licensing contracts required
- Experience sourcing and negotiating technology purchases required
- Experience in oversight of Managed Services vendors preferred
Skills:
- Ability to take initiative and successfully manage and execute projects
- Ability to plan, coordinate, develop and implement solutions and strategies
- Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
- Self-motivated, with the ability to meet and exceed position requirements under minimal direction and supervision
- Analytical with strong problem solving abilities and creative resolution skills Detail oriented with a focus on data accuracy
- Solid ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment
- Excellent time management skills, ability to support multiple projects, and effectively manage a large volume of work
- Proficient at identifying anomalies in process or results
- Demonstrates leadership and the ability to provide guidance and enforce governance with peers and counterparts
- Working knowledge of IT terminology, technology concepts, and contract language
- Ability to operate professionally, effectively and ethically as an individual contributor and member of a team
- Ability to influence and gain acceptance and approval of ideas, proposals, and solutions
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, with a particular emphasis on Excel
Responsibilities:
- Contribute and define the vendor management strategy and process definition
- Develop, maintain and distribute standards and minimum requirements for agreements and various contracts
- Partner with IT Leadership, IT Procurement, and Enterprise PMO to manage vendors
- Negotiate agreements and contracts in partnership with the Legal department, ensuring that the documents meet the expectations of IT Leadership
- Review new contracts to ensure all necessary clauses have been added and are in compliance with Academy policies
- Manage on-boarding of new vendors, and maintain current vendor relationships by communicating with internal legal and business teams
- Manage contract documents through execution, and ensure any contract addendums or amendments follow Academy parameters
- Monitor vendors to ensure they meet their agreement and contract obligations
- Schedule recurring business review meetings with vendors
- Publish monthly contract dashboard
- Identify and ensure compliance for vendor SLAs and KPIs
- Track IT contractors and ensure that they are associated with active contracts
- Partner with IT Operations Team Members to ensure Managed Services vendor compliance with contract on operational activities
- Ensure Managed Services vendors adhere to Company’s policies and procedures
- Create, maintain, and enforce playbooks for Managed Services engagement
- Execute vendor surveys and compliance audits
- Conduct regular contract reviews of strategic vendors
- Develop and maintain a strong relationship with IT Procurement department to ensure sourcing activities are in line with Vendor Management and IT strategies
- Source and negotiate purchases and contract renewals that are out of scope for IT Procurement
- Create Purchase Orders, combining knowledge of Accounting principles with contents of contracts
- Coordinate review and approval of invoices for all IT and EPMO spend, ensuring invoices are accurate and sent to AP for payment in a timely manner
- Update and maintain Tech Opex budget and forecast
- Act as a mentor and knowledge resource for more junior team members
- Assist management with research, analysis and resolution as requested
- Support continuous quality and service improvements to drive efficient business operations
- Duties may change; Team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements & Attendance
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
- Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
Equal Employment Opportunity
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
