Business Program Manager, 12mos/Remote - Vendor/Procurement Management

ZipRecruiter; Redmond (WA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Business Program Manager to drive sourcing strategies and enhance procurement processes. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with various teams to manage external staffing and learning solutions, ensuring that every project aligns with partner goals. Your expertise in program management and vendor relations will be crucial in negotiating terms and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Join a culture that values growth and excellence, and contribute to impactful innovations that improve lives worldwide.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life insurance

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in program management or process management.
• Experience in HR, Procurement, or Vendor Management.

Responsibilities

• Understand sourcing needs and manage supplier relationships.
• Negotiate terms and create Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Track RFI/RFP processes and provide status reports.

Skills

Program Management

Procurement Management

Vendor Management

Negotiation Skills

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Operations

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Job description

Job Description

Benefits

While benefits may vary based on work location and the nature of the job, in general our employees have access to a 401(k)-retirement plan, coverage, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), life insurance, health insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and paid holidays.

Location

100% Remote

Duration

12-month contract

Team Environment

In this role, the work is dynamic and requires a collaborative attitude. While you will have specific duties, the entire team is responsible for the final delivery, which may involve taking on additional tasks outside your primary responsibilities. Adaptability and willingness to contribute wherever needed are key to success.

Job Description

We aim to improve lives worldwide through personalized, intuitive digital experiences, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and career development.

We are seeking a Business Program Manager with Procurement and Vendor Management experience to help shape sourcing strategies. You will collaborate with partners, business teams, and stakeholders like Operations and Corporate Procurement to manage sourcing for external staffing and learning solutions.

Our mission is to enable every person and organization to achieve more. Our culture emphasizes a growth mindset, excellence, and motivating teams and leaders. Join us to help create innovations impacting billions of lives.

Responsibilities

• Understand sourcing needs by working with program leads.
• Identify or recommend suppliers that meet partner goals.
• Negotiate business and legal terms following policies.
• Create or renew Statements of Work (SOWs) using approved forms.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and program owners.
• Advise program owners on contracted processes and procedures.
• Track RFI/RFP (Requests for Information/Proposals).
• Provide weekly status reports on volume, processing timeframes, and SLAs.
• Improve and document end-to-end processes.
• Assist in resolving procurement and operational issues.
• Prepare for supplier performance reviews and meetings.
• Manage tools and processes supporting the program.
• Partner with Procurement to enhance sourcing insights and management.
• Support other team members as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field, AND 4+ years’ experience in program management, process management, or process improvement

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in HR, Procurement, or Vendor Management.