Sourcing & Vendor Manager
Job Location:
Duluth, MN - USA
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Job Summary
At The Wilmington Group we are One Trusted Partner transforming waste and recycling into value through innovative solutions exceptional service and sustainability.
Our people make that mission possible. We believe that attracting and developing talented individuals who share our commitment to being safe trustworthy passionate and respectful is the foundation of our success. Whether you work in our facilities in the field or in an office you will be part of a team making a real impact for our customers and communities.
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The Sourcing & Vendor Manager serves as the primary liaison between the company and its network of haulers and service vendors ensuring strong partnerships that support operational success. This role is responsible for overseeing the full vendor lifecycle including sourcing procurement onboarding performance management and ongoing relationship development. The Sourcing & Vendor Manager drives cost optimization initiatives while maintaining high service standards and vendor accountability. Key responsibilities include supporting bids and contract negotiations resolving disputes managing service-related issues and ensuring vendor compliance with company expectations. Working closely with Operations Billing and Finance teams this position helps ensure efficient end-to-end vendor management processes that contribute to service excellence operational efficiency and business growth.
Travel Demands:Hybrid/remote work environment with the ability to support vendors across multiple regions and time zones.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily:
- Own end-to-end vendor sourcing onboarding and network development for hauler and recycling partners.
- Identify evaluate and onboard vendors based on coverage capability service quality and pricing competitiveness including maintaining an active vendor database.
- Partner with finance to ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed to properly setup vendor partners.
- Map and validate active services vendor coverage service gaps and management models (change of billing vs. fully managed).
- Identify and execute vendor optimization strategies including consolidation opportunities vendor transitions and return on investment (ROI) analysis.
- Lead sourcing initiatives including execution of requests for proposals (RFPs) bid evaluation rate benchmarking service level agreement (SLA) negotiation and award recommendations.
- Manage vendor contracts and commercial terms including SLA requirements pricing structures renewals change orders rate validation and billing alignment.
- Monitor vendor performance through scorecards SLA compliance and service quality metrics.
- Partner closely with operations to ensure that new client launches are successfully implemented.
- Serve as the escalation point for vendor service issues operational disruptions and compliance concerns.
- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Logistics Operations Management or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5-8 years of experience in vendor management strategic sourcing procurement supply chain logistics operations or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships contract negotiations and supplier performance programs.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate pricing structures service models and total cost of ownership.
- Experience leading sourcing initiatives including RFPs bid evaluations vendor selection and contract execution.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational financial and performance data.
- Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and business systems used for vendor contract or procurement management.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in waste recycling or facilities services industries.
- Familiarity with the U.S. hauler recycling and vendor service landscape.
- Experience supporting multi-site or geographically dispersed operations.
- Knowledge of contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems procurement platforms or sourcing tools.
- Experience developing vendor scorecards KPI frameworks and supplier performance programs.
- Background in cost optimization network design vendor consolidation or strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Experience working closely with operations finance billing or audit teams to support vendor governance and compliance.
Strategic Sourcing Vendor Management Negotiation Contract Management Commercial Acumen Analytical Thinking Problem Solving Communication Stakeholder Management Operational Excellence Accountability Continuous Improvement
Cost Savings vs. Target Vendor SLA Compliance Vendor Defect Rate Award Cycle Time Vendor Onboarding Cycle Time Rate Accuracy % Contract Compliance Escalation Resolution Time Vendor Performance Scorecard Results
The Wilmington Group offers a competitive Benefits package to include Medical Dental Vision and 401k match as well as voluntary benefits such as short-term disability long-term disability and life insurance. We also offer Paid Time Off and Holiday pay.
If interested please apply for immediate consideration and come join our team!
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Required Experience:
Manager
