Vendor Program Manager
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Job Location:
Glastonbury, CT - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 60000 - 120000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Finalsite is the first community relationship management platform for K-12 schools transforming how schools attract students engage families build community and thrive. More than 7000 schools and districts worldwide trust Finalsites integrated platform for their websites communications mobile apps enrollment and marketing services. Finalsite is headquartered in Glastonbury CT USA with employees who work remotely in nearly every state in the U.S. as well as Europe South America and Asia. For more information please visit .
VISION
Finalsite will transform the way school communities engage with their schools.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
The Program Manager with a focus in vendor/procurement relations is responsible for driving strategic cross-functional initiatives. This individual contributor role will be a key component in aligning people processes and systems across different departments. A crucial component of this role will be to own the strategy lifecycle management and performance of a portfolio of third-party vendors that enable our B2B SaaS business. This role partners cross-functionally with Finance Legal Sales Marketing Product and Engineering to select onboard govern optimize and renew vendors that support revenue growth customer outcomes and operational scale. Youll build repeatable programs ensure contractual and compliance rigor and drive measurable ROI.
LOCATION
100% Remote - Anywhere within the US
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain a vendor strategy aligned to company priorities (growth efficiency risk posture product roadmap etc.)
Own a categorized vendor portfolio (GTM Tech Data Providers Product/Engineering Tools Agencies Compliance/Security Vendors)
Define vendor segmentation tiering and governance models (strategic vs. tactical suppliers).
Run a structured intake process to gather requirements from Sales Marketing Product Engineering Finance and Legal.
Lead vendor evaluations: RFP/RFQ design scoring frameworks proof-of-concepts stakeholder alignment and selection recommendations.
Partner with Finance on budgeting forecasting purchase approvals and spend visibility; ensure clean PO/invoice workflows where applicable.
Coordinate contract negotiations (commercial terms SLAs DPAs security addenda indemnities) with Legal and relevant stakeholders.
Build stakeholder operating rhythms: escalation paths communication templates and standard playbooks.
Own renewal calendar and renewal strategy including price benchmarking consolidation opportunities and renegotiations.
Identify savings and efficiency opportunities (license optimization usage rationalization vendor consolidation).
Quantify and communicate vendor ROI and business impact.
Create and improve standardized processes templates and documentation for end-to-end vendor lifecycle management.
Build dashboards and reporting on vendor spend renewals risks and performance.
Partner with systems owners (e.g. procurement tools contract repositories ticketing systems CRM) to improve workflows and data integrity.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- 5 years in program manager role with focus in vendor management procurement operations program management or partner management in B2B SaaS or technology environment
- Demonstrated success leading initiatives
- Strong contract and commercial acumen with pricing models (e.g. SaaS licensing usage-based SLAs renewal levers)
- Proven ability to build scalable processes and operate with high attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management - able to influence without authority
- Comfort with data: building business cases ROI models and performance reporting
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Finalsite offers 100% fully remote employment opportunities however these opportunities are limited to permanent residents of the United States. Current residency as well as continued residency within the United States is required to obtain (and retain) employment with Finalsite.
DISCLOSURES
Finalsite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please contact Finalsites People Operations Team. Finalsite is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Finalsite will ensure that persons with disabilities or special needs are provided a reasonable accommodation. Ensure your Finalsite job offer is legitimate and dont fall victim to fraud. Ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of verbal communication and ensure all email correspondence is from a email address. For added security where possible apply through our company website at Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- Process Improvement
- Pricing
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
Finalsite is the first community relationship management platform for K-12 schools, transforming how schools attract students, engage families, and build community.
