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We are seeking a highly collaborative and strategic Vendor Management & Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead and optimize the full vendor lifecycle. This role is responsible for driving sourcing excellence, contract governance, vendor risk management, and supplier performance while partnering closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to balance risk and maximize supplier value. The ideal candidate brings strong negotiation skills, a consultative mindset, and experience managing technology and services vendors in a complex enterprise environment.
Job Responsibility:
Accountable for the execution of all processes and procedures across the entire vendor lifecycle, including contract development, negotiation, execution, and post‑signature management
Partner with business leaders and functional stakeholders to identify vendor management opportunities and initiatives that balance risk and maximize supplier value
Strategic Sourcing: Support multiple spend category strategies and sourcing engagement models
oversee key strategic sourcing initiatives
execute RFx activities and negotiate technology and service agreements (e.g., Licensing, SaaS, BPO)
Contract Lifecycle Management: Direct the evaluation, selection, transition, and ongoing monitoring of contractual agreements
Vendor Risk Management: Lead due diligence efforts to prevent, mitigate, and manage vendor risk
collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement vendor risk mitigation strategies
Relationship Management: Measure and monitor vendor performance
ensure effective vendor partnerships
work with stakeholders to develop performance improvement plans, resolve issues, create contingency plans, or initiate disengagement when necessary
Develop and execute negotiation strategies using cost/benefit analysis, should‑cost modeling, and market research
lead cross‑functional negotiations to achieve optimal outcomes related to cost, quality, and contractual terms
Manage and mitigate supply, contractual, and regulatory risk in partnership with Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Audit, and other key functions
Build strong cross‑functional relationships across the enterprise, monitor stakeholder satisfaction, and foster collaborative partnerships that create value and synergies
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, MIS, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3–5 years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, and vendor management