Associate-Technology Vendor Management

Job Description At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, sharedvaluesand Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express. How will you make an impact in this role The Technology Vendor Management (TVM) team plays a critical role in driving strategic engagement with technology vendors, ensuring that American Express receives maximum value from its vendor partnerships. In this role, you will collaborate with US and global colleagues to manage vendor data, support vendor analysis, a key role in managing billing, compliance, and vendor relationships, while supporting strategic projects across geographies and contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives. Key Responsibilities - Validate and process technology vendor invoices against approved contracts/SOWs, ensuring timely and accurate payments, including handling disputes with vendors/internal teams - Manage accruals and other accounting entries in partnership with Technology Controllership - Support the procurement of technology assets and services focusing on correct accounting of the same - Drive and support continuous process improvements and automation initiatives - Handle issue management and contractual compliance - Prepare Monthly Invoice Review presentations, Billing data trend analysis - Provide local support during audits (internal and external) related to vendor billings - Ensure vendors comply with India's Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act - Take ownership of additional responsibilities and cross-functional projects as assigned - Manage relationships with internal stakeholders including Legal, Tax, Controllership, GSM, and vendor partners. Minimum Qualifications - Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in invoice payments, financial/data analytics, or contract management, preferably within IT services. - Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification. We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally: - Competitive base salaries - Bonus incentives - Support for financial-well-being and retirement - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) - Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need - Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) - Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) - Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program - Career development and training opportunities American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.