Managing IT Suppliers

A Practical Guide to Vendor Management

Desiree Gema

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CRC Press
26 January 2026

Business & management; Engineering: general; Production engineering; Network management; Computer science

Series: AfricaTECH Book Series

This book offers practical, actionable guidance for effectively managing IT suppliers. The opening chapters establish a strong foundation by exploring the essentials of vendor selection and the core principles of successful negotiation. Building on this groundwork, later sections tackle advanced topics that include crafting detailed SLAs, monitoring supplier performance, and mitigating risks. Each chapter is structured to equip readers with the tools and insights needed to seamlessly integrate these concepts into their daily operations. Packed with strategies and best practices, the book empowers readers to navigate the complexities of IT supplier management with skill and confidence.

Features:

· Addresses critical elements of supplier relationship management to assist supply chain professionals in improving supplier interaction.

· Includes basic considerations for laws and standards that need to be referenced when drafting contracts with IT suppliers.

· Discusses data laws for the African continent as a whole.

· Covers building strategic partnerships, including traditional Western partnerships, and building partnerships in the African continent, the Middle East, and Asia.

· Explores guidelines on why and how to implement different aspects of supplier management.

This book is aimed at graduate students in IT and management as well as those involved in the contract management life cycle, including suppler managers, IT managers, procurement officers, business unit leaders, executives, and legal advisors.

By: Desiree Gema
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781041104155
ISBN 10: 1041104154
Series: AfricaTECH Book Series
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 26 January 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Desiree Gema started her career in the Information Technology industry—first within the web development space, then as a project manager. She subsequently spent seven years as a Supplier Relationship Manager for Information Technology suppliers at an international bank. It was during this time that she gained an appreciation for the coordination that took place between Supplier Managers, Corporate Lawyers, IT Managers, Financial Administrators, Risk Managers, and Sourcing Personnel during the negotiation and contract drafting process. She also gained insight into the positive impacts of these parties coordinating to achieve well-managed supplier relationships.