Regional Vendor Manager
Kansas City, MO - USA
Job Summary
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS) is the largest privately held provider of facility services in North America servicing over 2 billion square feet of space daily. We help industry leaders across a wide range of key verticalsincluding retail industrial and logistics healthcare education manufacturing and moremaintain clean efficient and welcoming spaces that support their operations. As we continue to grow were looking for team members who are dedicated reliable and ready to contribute to a culture built on respect opportunity and pride in service.
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Position Summary
The Regional Vendor Management Manager is responsible for the oversight performance management and compliance of vendor partners across assigned customer programs. This role ensures consistent high-quality service delivery disciplined operational execution and full alignment with KBS standards through a structured data-driven governance model.
This leader is accountable for driving and continuously improving the commercial operational and performance outcomes of KBS Vendor Partners within the defined area of responsibility. The role requires strong leadership accountability and the ability to influence vendor behavior to meet contractual and operational expectations.
The position enforces vendor accountability through the EAAP framework (Escalations Attendance Audits Projects) and supports the Vendor Partner (EPV) program with a focus on improving service quality achieving IVR (KBS Presence) compliance and enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
Success in this role is defined by measurable improvements in service delivery sustained compliance with vendor performance metrics and the consistent reduction of operational risk across the portfolio.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Understand and monitor contractually agreed scopes of work and SLA/KPIManage vendor performance using EAAP metrics (Escalations Attendance/IVR Audits Projects)
Drive IVR (KBS Presence) compliance and ensure accurate proof of service across all locations
Own vendor relationships including outreach performance reviews and corrective action plans
Identify and resolve service delivery gaps including staffing scheduling and execution deficiencies
Support vendor segmentation (EPV and tiered vendors) and drive continuous performance improvement
Travel within assigned markets to evaluate vendor performance at site and customer levels and conduct one-on-one meetings to drive accountability and results
Partner with Field Operations and Customer Experience teams to ensure execution and rapid issue resolution
Monitor escalations audit results and project completion to protect service quality and customer satisfaction
Analyze performance trends and implement process improvements
Enforce vendor accountability through structured reviews QBRs and performance management processes
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
As required by management.
Knowledge Skills and Competencies
Knowledge
Multi-site service delivery and vendor performance managementFacility services and janitorial operations preferred
IVR systems and service platforms (e.g. Service Channel Corrigo) preferred
Skills
Analytical and data interpretation skillsStrong communication and stakeholder management
Commercial negotiation and problem-solving
Competencies
Leadership and accountabilityOperational discipline
Ability to influence vendor behavior and drive results
Educational Qualifications/Job Experience Requirements
Education
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred
Experience
- 5 years of experience in vendor management operations or facilities services
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Schedule:
Regular weekly schedule; weekends or holidays as needed.
The working conditions and physical environments described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical requirements:
Extended periods of work seated at a desk; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Ability to speak clearly (use of voice).
Vision requirements include close vision distance vision moderate peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Environment:
Office environment generally mild to moderate conditions including varying temperatures and noise levels conducive to a busy workplace and office equipment.
Lighting varies based on building requirements and may be adjusted within reason.
Time constraints and related pressures to complete work are high.
Travel: 25%
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
About Company
KBS clients raise standards and lower costs by providing essential facility services at more than 100,000 client locations nationwide.