Vendor It Manager
Pubblicato il 10-10-2026 - Altro in Parma
About Barilla
At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we've blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence. Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world's top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are the world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa. Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion. We are looking for a IT Vendor Manager, within the GD&BT; Strategy, Performance & Capabilities unit. The role reports to the IT Strategy, Performance & Capabilities Director and it is based in Parma.
Job purposeManage the governance of the IT vendor ecosystem to ensure third‐party services align with business priorities, IT strategy, architecture, risk/compliance, and financial goals. Drive measurable, sustainable value from vendors through strong governance, service quality, risk management, and cost control across the full lifecycle. Act as the key interface between IT and functions like Purchasing, Legal, Security, Privacy, and Finance to ensure vendors are not just contractually compliant, but operationally effective and value‐generating.
Contract Governance & Coordination Define and validate IT contract requirements (cybersecurity, cloud, data protection, continuity). Ensure contracts include clear, enforceable SLAs, security controls, and cloud responsibilities. Ensure contracts reflect real service delivery (e.g., multi‐vendor, hybrid cloud). Maintain alignment between contracts, security requirements, and actual del