Vendor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of vendor management principles, best practices, and industry trends.
• Excellent negotiation, contract management, and vendor relationship building skills.
• Sound understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to vendor management.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cost optimization initiatives and achieve measurable results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple vendors and projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 6+ years experience in vendor management, procurement, or strategic sourcing, with at least 3 years in a senior management role.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential vendors, assess their capabilities, and evaluate their suitability for partnership.
• Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to review and finalize contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
• Proactively identify and address vendor-related issues, resolving conflicts, and mitigating risks.
• Monitor vendor costs, track expenditures, and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as procurement, legal, IT, and business units to align vendor management processes with organizational needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance vendor management processes and practices.

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• 401k with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
• Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
• Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
• Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
• Career development and training opportunities