Event Tech & Vendor Operations Lead

WorldStrides; Mérida; Hybrid; MXN 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off – 25 days + 4 mental- &

Food stamps benefit (+10% gross salary

Job summary

WorldStrides seeks a Technology & Vendor Operations Specialist in Mérida to own the technology deployment schedule and vendor coordination for K-12 programs. You will source vendors, manage equipment delivery, and collaborate with IT and logistics teams to ensure on-time, cost-effective deployments.

The role requires 2–4 years in operations or vendor management, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work with U.S.-based teams in English. Flexible on-site/hybrid work in Mexico.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in operations, event logistics, vendor management, procurement, or related field.
• Experience coordinating multiple vendors, projects, or timelines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills with detail-oriented schedule management.
• Fluent written and verbal English; Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to work with U.S.-based teams remotely.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the annual technology deployment schedule across event programs.
• Coordinate technology rentals end-to-end with vendors: quantities, timelines, delivery, and return logistics.
• Partner with IT on device readiness, imaging timelines, and support.
• Coordinate equipment movement with internal teams, venues, and warehouses.
• Track inventory, deployments, and returns; flag shortages and risks with solutions.
• Serve as operational contact for tech/vendors; ensure service and delivery.
• Prepare vendor quotes and RFPs; evaluate by cost and capability.
• Maintain vendor records, pricing, and agreements.
• Provide budget forecasts to Finance for planning.
• Coordinate invoices and payments; monitor spending vs. budget.

Skills

Vendor management

Operations coordination

Budget tracking

English proficiency

Project scheduling

Problem solving

Logistics planning

Independent work

Vendor negotiation

Data organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Operations/Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Smartsheet

Job description

WorldStrides seeks a Technology & Vendor Operations Specialist in Mérida to own the technology deployment schedule and vendor coordination for K-12 programs. You will source vendors, manage equipment delivery, and collaborate with IT and logistics teams to ensure on-time, cost-effective deployments.

The role requires 2–4 years in operations or vendor management, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work with U.S.-based teams in English. Flexible on-site/hybrid work in Mexico.