Vendor Portfolio Manager - Remote

Overview

The Vendor Portfolio Manager ensures effective vendor sourcing, selection, and evaluation to align with organizational goals while fostering a people-first culture.

In Short

• Lead the National Vendor Operations team.
• Identify and address business needs related to vendor operations.
• Negotiate vendor agreements with internal stakeholders.
• Foster collaborative relationships with vendors.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct research and audits to improve vendor management processes.
• Oversee vendor lifecycle activities.
• Analyze spending trends to enhance financial efficiency.
• Provide insights through reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with various departments to streamline workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 4–5 years of experience in vendor management.
• Experience in procurement and contract lifecycle management.
• Proven experience in process optimization.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with Vendor Management Systems (VMS).
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Experience supervising or mentoring team members.
• Ability to work independently while being collaborative.
• Ready to establish and mature vendor management processes.

Benefits

• Health, wellbeing, retirement, and other financial benefits.
• Paid time off and overtime pay for non-exempt employees.
• Robust learning and development programs.
• Reimbursement of job-related expenses.
• Employee perks and discounts.