Grace Smedley
About Grace Smedley
Grace Smedley is an IT Vendor Management Analyst at Turnitin in the United Kingdom, where she has worked since 2023. She has a background in technology services and vendor management, with previous roles at Colliers International spanning over eight years.
Work at Turnitin
Grace Smedley has been employed at Turnitin as an IT Vendor Management Analyst since 2023. In this role, she focuses on managing vendor relationships and optimizing IT vendor strategies. Her responsibilities include overseeing vendor contract renewals and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Smedley's work contributes to enhancing the efficiency of vendor management processes within the company.
Previous Experience at Colliers International
Prior to her current position, Grace Smedley worked at Colliers International in various roles. She served as an Associate Director and Technology Services Coordinator from 2021 to 2023, where she managed technology services and vendor relationships. Before that, she was a Technology Services Coordinator from 2017 to 2021 and an EMEA IT Administrator from 2013 to 2016. Her tenure at Colliers International spanned nearly a decade, during which she developed a strong background in IT management.
Education and Expertise
Grace Smedley studied Business Administration at City of Westminster College from 2017 to 2019, achieving an NVQ Level 4. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge in business practices and management, which she applies in her current role in IT vendor management. Her expertise includes vendor contract management, asset management, and strategic alignment with organizational goals.
Achievements in Vendor Management
Throughout her career, Grace Smedley has implemented significant improvements in vendor management processes. She established a centralized repository for IT vendor contracts, which enhanced the tracking of vendor spending and contract expirations. Additionally, she optimized the IT vendor management strategy by collaborating with leadership, ensuring that initiatives align with the company's objectives. Her efforts in orchestrating vendor contract renewals have resulted in minimal cost increases and savings for the organization.