Sourcing & Vendor Manager

Recycling Management Resources, LLC•Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
3-5 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

Nice To Haves

Industry experience in waste, recycling, or facilities services, with a strong understanding of the U.S. 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, Key Performance Indicator (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

Responsibilities

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
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
Serve as the escalation point for vendor service issues, operational disruptions, and compliance concerns