Vendor Management Director

Recruiting for Good•Oakland, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Must live in the Bay Area
Be a US Citizen or US Resident

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the company’s 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