Vendor Management Director

Recruiting for Good is seeking a senior-level Vendor Management Director to lead the strategy performance and governance of vendor relationships across the organization. This role is responsible for building a high-performing vendor management function that supports business goals reduces risk improves service quality and drives long-term value from external partnerships.

The Vendor Management Director will work cross-functionally with procurement legal finance operations and business leaders to ensure vendors deliver against expectations contracts are effectively managed and relationships are aligned with company priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader who can combine strategic thinking with operational execution in a flexible remote/hybrid environment based in Oakland United States.

• Develop and lead the companys vendor management strategy framework and governance model

• Oversee the full lifecycle of vendor relationships including selection support onboarding performance management renewals and offboarding

• Establish vendor performance metrics scorecards and reporting processes to evaluate service quality delivery compliance and business impact

• Build strong relationships with key vendors and serve as the primary escalation point for strategic supplier issues

• Partner with internal stakeholders to align vendor services with business needs operational requirements and long-term organizational goals

• Lead contract performance reviews and collaborate with legal procurement and finance teams to ensure commercial terms are understood and managed effectively

• Identify opportunities to improve vendor value optimize costs strengthen service levels and streamline vendor-related processes

• Monitor vendor risk compliance and business continuity considerations and ensure appropriate controls are in place

• Drive resolution of vendor performance concerns through structured improvement plans issue tracking and stakeholder communication

• Create and maintain vendor policies standards and documentation to support consistency and accountability across the organization

• Provide leadership guidance and mentorship to team members involved in vendor management and supplier oversight

• Deliver regular updates and insights to senior leadership on vendor performance trends risks and opportunities

• Significant experience in vendor management supplier management procurement strategic sourcing or a related function

• Proven success leading vendor management programs and overseeing complex high-value supplier relationships

• Strong experience developing vendor governance frameworks performance metrics and service review processes

• Demonstrated ability to negotiate influence and manage relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders

• Strong understanding of contracts service level agreements vendor risk management and compliance considerations

• Experience working cross-functionally with legal finance procurement operations and business leadership

• Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate vendor performance data into clear business insights

• Experience leading teams driving process improvements and managing change across functions

• Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience

• Experience in a multi-vendor highly regulated or complex operational environment

• Familiarity with vendor management systems procurement platforms or contract lifecycle management tools

• Advanced degree or relevant professional certification in procurement supply chain contract management or vendor risk

• Experience building or transforming a vendor management office or centralized supplier governance function

• Vendor relationships are managed consistently through a clear governance structure and measurable performance standards

• Strategic vendors deliver reliable service strong business value and improved alignment with organizational goals

• Risks performance issues and contract obligations are proactively identified and addressed

• Internal stakeholders have confidence in vendor oversight reporting and decision-making processes

• The vendor management function operates as a trusted strategic partner to the business

This role is based in Oakland United States with a flexible remote/hybrid working model. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams while maintaining flexibility in how and where work is performed.

This role offers the opportunity to shape and elevate the vendor management function at a strategic level. The Vendor Management Director will play a visible leadership role influence key business decisions and help build scalable practices that support organizational growth and operational excellence.