Remote Vendor Strategy Lead, Publishing Ops

Plos; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work with stipend

Private medical insurance

Pension with employer match

25 days holidays

Job summary

PLOS is a nonprofit Open Access publisher seeking a Publishing Operations Vendor Manager. This remote UK/US role focuses on vendor strategy across the publishing lifecycle, procurement, contracting, and continuous improvement.

You will manage relationships with external partners, develop SLAs, and support long-term operational resilience from home or remote locations. The role involves coordinating with legal and internal teams, forecasting supplier headcount, and ensuring diverse, high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing vendors and managing RFI/RFP processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor use across end-to-end publishing workflows.
• Manage contract renewals and track end dates with stakeholders.
• Lead RFP processes and help select suppliers within budget.
• Establish onboarding best practices and KPIs/SLAs.
• Coordinate with legal to update contracts and ensure risk management.

Skills

Vendor procurement

RFP processes

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract negotiations

Data reporting

Education

Advanced degree or certifications in procurement/operations/project management

Tools

Editorial Manager

Tableau

Job description

PLOS is a nonprofit Open Access publisher seeking a Publishing Operations Vendor Manager. This remote UK/US role focuses on vendor strategy across the publishing lifecycle, procurement, contracting, and continuous improvement.

You will manage relationships with external partners, develop SLAs, and support long-term operational resilience from home or remote locations. The role involves coordinating with legal and internal teams, forecasting supplier headcount, and ensuring diverse, high-quality