Contract Strategic Vendor Manager

Job Description

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

• We are looking for a Contract Strategic Vendor Manager join our fast-paced, high performing team. This individual will be an integral part of the Finance team and support other cross-functional teams. The person will be proficient in vendor management, negotiation, contract execution and participate in process improvement initiatives. Having good analytical and problem-solving skills are a must.

You day-to day

• Lead supplier engagement processes including conducting vendor due diligence, RFx, negotiations and vendor management across a variety of categories with a focus on indirect categories such as IT and Engineering with focus on purchases of hardware and software.
• Assist in the development of award scenarios and recommendations for partner evaluation, consideration, and decision-making
• Collaborate with business owners to develop accurate scopes of work which includes gathering product and service specifications; implement supplier management programs to ensure continuous improvement and monitoring
• Support business owners in navigating downstream processes such as working with Legal through the contracting process and Accounting to ensure accurate allocation of costs and timely payment of suppliers
• Support the execution of projects that accomplish key objectives which may include savings, operational improvement, supplier consolidation or diversification, risk management or improving spend visibility.
• Proactively manages upcoming procurement actions such as project timelines, contract renewals and negotiations
• Support the development of preferred supplier programs and work with business owners to transition the business
• Support all Procurement activities related to developing companywide policies and procedures

What you bring to the team

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance with 5 + years of related
• Strong negotiation skills in securing specific vendors and key contractual terms & conditions
• Ability to analyze data and effectively communicate interpretations and recommendations
• Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information
• Thrives in a work environment that is fast paced, dynamic and constantly changing
• Highly organized and detailed, with strong multi-tasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication ability