Senior Director Third Party Vendor/Partner Management

AmerisourceBergen • New Hyde Park, NY

390d • $152,500 - $235,180

About The Position

The Senior Director at Cencora will oversee the management of third-party vendors, focusing on relationship building, service quality, and cost efficiency. This role is crucial in controlling a significant portion of the company's operational costs and ensuring that vendor performance aligns with organizational objectives. The Senior Director will work closely with regional leadership to enhance service delivery and drive growth in North America.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in a related field.
• Strong leadership skills to energize and guide multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively resolve issues and implement strategic planning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in vendor management and negotiation.
• Familiarity with logistics and supply chain management.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Oversee the Agent network strategy in North America, controlling 40% of volume and managing over 150 vendors.
• Evaluate and improve Agent performance to meet service level expectations.
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with vendors to assess performance metrics and KPIs.
• Lead a team of Agent Dispatch and Relationship Managers for daily operations oversight.
• Analyze existing Agent-related expenses and develop cost reduction strategies.
• Ensure compliance of Agent vendors with company policies and legal requirements.
• Explore opportunities for cost optimization and service improvement with regional trucking vendors.
• Collaborate with Workplace Services and Real Estate teams to assess agent locations for potential expansion.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage.
• Backup dependent care support.
• Adoption assistance and infertility coverage.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Behavioral health solutions and family building support.
• Professional development resources and training programs.
• Opportunities for mentorship and participation in employee resource groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree