Senior Vendor Manager
Senior Vendor Manager
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Job Description
It all started with an idea at Block in 2013. Initially built to take the pain out of peertopeer payments Cash App has gone from a simple product with a single purpose to a dynamic ecosystem developing unique financial products including Afterpay/Clearpay to provide a better way to send spend invest borrow and save to our 50 million monthly active customers. We want to redefine the worlds relationship with money to make it more relatable instantly available and universally accessible.
Today Cash App has thousands of employees working globally across office and remote locations with a culture geared toward innovation collaboration and impact. Weve been a distributed team since day one and many of our roles can be done remotely from the countries where Cash App operates. No matter the location we tailor our experience to ensure our employees are creative productive and happy.
The Role
Were seeking an experienced Senior BPO Vendor Manager to join our Vendor Management Office (VMO). This strategic leadership role will oversee multiple BPO partnerships drive operational strategy and lead complex vendor initiatives across our global operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in vendor management demonstrated leadership capabilities and a track record of driving transformational changes in largescale BPO operations. Up to 25% travel required including international travel to vendor sites and strategic planning sessions.
You Will
- Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Develop and execute longterm vendor management strategies aligned with Cash Apps business objectives
- Lead highimpact initiatives across multiple vendor sites and geographies
- Design and implement vendor governance frameworks and operating models
- Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on vendor portfolio optimization
- Drive innovation and transformation initiatives across vendor partnerships
- Vendor Partnership & Risk Management
- Own Clevel relationships with strategic BPO partners
- Lead contract negotiations and strategic planning discussions
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and business continuity planning
- Drive vendor diversification and geographical expansion strategies
- Manage complex vendor transitions and transformation
- Financial & Commercial Management
- Manage multimillion dollar vendor budgets and cost optimization initiatives
- Lead complex commercial negotiations and contract restructuring
- Develop innovative commercial models and pricing strategies
- Drive vendor consolidation and strategic sourcing initiatives
- Own quarterly business reviews with senior stakeholders
- Operational Excellence & Innovation
- Drive operational transformation and automation initiatives
- Lead continuous improvement programs across vendor ecosystem
- Develop and implement best practices across global operations
- Champion innovation and digital transformation initiatives
- Design and implement vendor performance management frameworks
- Team Leadership
- Mentor and develop junior vendor managers
- Build and lead highperforming vendor management teams
- Drive crossfunctional collaboration with internal stakeholders
- Influence senior leadership on strategic vendor decisions
- Lead change management initiatives across the organization
You Have
- 10 years of experience in vendor management with at least 5 years managing largescale BPO operations
- Proven track record of leading strategic vendor initiatives in financial services or fintech
- Extensive experience in contract negotiation and vendor relationship management
- Strong understanding of financial services regulations and compliance requirements
- Excellence in stakeholder management and executive communication
- Demonstrated experience in leading complex multimillion dollar programs
- Expert knowledge of contact center operations and digital customer service channels
Even Better
- Bachelors degree in Business Operations Management or related field; MBA preferred
- Experience with global vendor operations particularly in APAC and LATAM regions
- Advanced certification in project management (PMP) or process improvement (Six Sigma)
- Experience with digital transformation and automation initiatives
- Knowledge of emerging technologies in customer service operations
- Experience with M&A integration or vendor consolidation
Were working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and fair chance ordinances.
We believe in being fair and are committed to an inclusive interview experience including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what were doing to build a workplace that is fair and square Check out our ID page.
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work medical insurance flexible time off retirement savings plans and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
Block Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people.Squaremakes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers.Cash Appis the easy way to spend send and store money.Afterpayis transforming the way customers manage their spending over time.TIDALis a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs.Bitkeyis a simple selfcustody wallet built for bitcoin.Protois a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together were helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
