VP, Vendor Management

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About this Position

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Develop and lead a centralized Strategic Vendor Management Office (VMO) to streamline all third-party sourcing and vendor activities.
• Design and implement vendor management policies procedures and frameworks that align with corporate goals regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Establish and oversee a comprehensive vendor governance model including decision economics business sustainability segmentation performance reviews risk assessments and exit strategies.
• Through improved strategic vendor management Identify drive and deliver on cost saving opportunities while maintaining and / or improving on service levels.

Sourcing & Contracting

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including RFIs RFPs and RFQs to ensure competitive and transparent bidding processes.
• Collaborate with Legal team to standardize contract negotiation protocols and oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle including terms negotiation renewals and compliance.
• Partner with Legal/compliance Finance and IT to ensure all contracts meet regulatory / risk standards financial control and economic soundness and data privacy and cybersecurity.

Vendor Performance & Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain a vendor performance evaluation process including KPIs SLAs and regular scorecards.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation by fostering strong value-based relationships with strategic partners.
• Proactively identify vendor-related risks and implement mitigation plans in partnership with enterprise risk management and legal teams.
• Identify and implement appropriate tools and technology to support the organizations strategic vendor management goals and objectives

Financial Oversight

• Collaborate with Finance to manage vendor budgets forecast expenditures identify and drive cost-saving opportunities while balancing service level needs for all parts of the business.
• Monitor vendor spend and ensure alignment with financial goals and procurement strategies.

Team Leadership

• Build mentor and lead a high-performing vendor management team.
• Promote a culture of accountability transparency and operational excellence within the function.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with an enterprise mindset.
• Exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide policies and procedures.
• Proven track record in managing complex vendor ecosystems and driving performance improvements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills at the executive level.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business administration Supply Chain Management Finance or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10 years of progressive leadership experience in vendor management sourcing or procurement preferably within financial services or insurance.
• Deep understanding of contract law third-party risk management and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with vendor management and procurement platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Certified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP) or Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP).
• Experience with vendor management in regulated environments (e.g. financial services healthcare).
• Knowledge of IT and digital procurement strategies.

FLSA status:
This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay):

Our Benefits:

• Day one health dental and vision insurance

• 401(k) Plan with competitive employer match

• Vacation sick holiday and volunteer time off

• Life and disability insurance

• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account

• Professional development

• Tuition reimbursement

• Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica Inc. and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless ofrace sex color religious creed religion national origin citizenship status age disability pregnancy ancestry military service or veteran status genetic or carrier status marital status sexual orientation or any classification protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

At Primerica we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation growth and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives we invest in each employee seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.