Vendor Manager (Insurance)

Join our Team as a Third-Party Vendor Manager!

As Orion180s Manager of Third-Party Vendors you willoversee relationships with external vendors ensuring they meet performance cost and compliance goals. Managing the vendor lifecycle (selection onboarding monitoring and possible termination) acting as a bridge between Orion180 and its vendors. We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with the drive to organize and communicate effectively. The ideal candidate can thrive in a collaborative environment but also take ownership and deliver independently. Youll manage relationships across multiple departments of Orion180 including Product Technology Sales and Customer Experience to ensure vendors meet department and company standards.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Vendor Lifecycle Management:Managing the overall vendor process from selection due diligence onboarding performance monitoring and termination.
• Contract & Negotiation:Assisting with contract negotiations ensuring favorable terms and managing renewals.
• Performance Monitoring:Tracking vendor performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and key metrics ensuring quality delivery.
• Cost Optimization:Seeking opportunities to manage expenses drive discounts and improving cost-effectiveness.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:

• Education:Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in similar work.
• Industry Experience:3 years of experience in vendor management. Experience within P&C insurance a plus.
• Management Experience: Positive leadership experience with the ability to manage performance.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with product life cycles.
• Communication Skills:Strong interpersonal collaboration and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectivelyboth written and verballyacross all levels of the organization.
• Entrepreneurial Drive:Proven ability to achieve ambitious goals in an innovative and demanding environment.
• Strategic Thinking:Excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to develop strategies informed by research data and industry trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word Excel PowerPoint.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

• Dynamic Environment:Thrive in a fast-paced collaborative and results-driven office where your contributions make a real impact.
• Career Growth: Collaborate with a high-energy passionate team across all levels of the organization with opportunity for innovation and advancement.
• Job Satisfaction: Lead meaningful work that directly impacts our market expansion and operational excellence.
• Advancement:Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a supportive company culture.

The office environment is fast-paced and collaborative. An employee must be willing and able to work their regularly assigned work schedule onsite and in times of need be able to work an extended schedule depending on company or departmental needs project requirements or customer demands.

While performing general duties for this position the employee is regularly required to sit stand and/or walk around (including the use of stairs). Other demands include the ability to openly communicate with others by talking listening comprehending and reading; being able to lift light objects (<25 lbs); and using standard office equipment such as computers printers and addition there is an occasional need to bend twist or squat down to open/close cabinets and reach for files or other standard office-type objects.

Orion180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. Applicants who need accommodations may email to request assistance.

Required Experience:

Manager