Director, Strategic Vendor Partnerships

Kroll; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 125,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier global advisory firm is seeking a Director of Strategic Vendor Partnerships to oversee vendor relationships and optimize performance. This fully remote role requires strong negotiation skills, vendor management expertise, and the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in business and supply chain management, along with a focus on strategic partnerships. Kroll values diverse perspectives and fosters an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience managing outsourcing engagements, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record overseeing multi-tower outsourcing agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and lead outsourcing functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement vendor management processes and strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Vendor Management Best Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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Kroll is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Strategic Vendor Partnerships to join our team. This role will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of key vendor relationships, ensuring that our vendors meet our company's standards and expectations. The Director of Strategic Vendor Partnerships will have significant interactions with key operational leaders in the organization as the managed service will impact key business service areas throughout the organization. This is a fully remote position.

The Day-to-day Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Develop and implement vendor management processes and strategies to optimize vendor performance and drive cost savings
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure effective communication and collaboration
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors to secure favorable terms and conditions
• Monitor vendor performance and conduct regular vendor evaluations to assess compliance with contractual obligations and business case value realization.
• Maintain a central repository for storing key performance, contractual and financial documentation
• Identify and mitigate vendor risks to protect the company from potential liabilities
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align vendor management goals with the company's overall business objectives
• Lead a team of vendor management professionals to support the company's vendor management initiatives
• Completing work necessary for defining the charter and building a strategic partner management organization
• Developing processes and organization capability to execute strategic provider relationships
  
  

Essential Traits

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience managing outsourcing engagements, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Multi-Tower Agreement Expertise: Proven track record overseeing multi-tower outsourcing agreements, with preferred proficiency across both business process and technology domains.
• Builder Mindset: Demonstrated ability to establish and lead a first-generation outsourcing function, including building partnership frameworks and developing program structure while actively managing day-to-day operations.
• Detail-Oriented and Strategic: Adept at managing complex details and synthesizing information into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership.
• Pragmatic and Agile: Results-driven, pragmatic approach to execution, with a willingness to experiment with new tactics and adapt strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Value-Driven Partnership Focus: Oriented toward deliverables and realization of partnership value, rather than contract management alone. Capable of managing commercial aspects and driving additional expansion opportunities within the partnership.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Knows how organizations work; knows how to get things done through formal channels and the informal network
• Knowledge of vendor management best practices and industry trends
  
  

About Kroll

In a world of disruption and increasingly complex business challenges, our professionals bring truth into focus with the Kroll Lens. Our sharp analytical skills, paired with the latest technology, allow us to give our clients clarity—not just answers—in all areas of business. We value the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that enable us to think globally. As part of One team, One Kroll, you’ll contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment that empowers you to excel.

Kroll is the premier global valuation and corporate finance advisor with expertise in complex valuation, disputes and investigations, M&A, restructuring, and compliance and regulatory consulting. Our professionals balance analytical skills, deep market insight and independence to help our clients make sound decisions. As an organization, we think globally—and encourage our people to do the same.

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

Kroll is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.

The salary range for this position is $125,000 – 250,000 USD.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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