Lead Vendor Management – Maintenance & Contracts

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Nanuet (NY); On-site; USD 125,200 - 187,800; Full time

Job summary

A major grocery retailer in New York seeks an experienced Vendor Management Director to develop and execute strategies for vendor relationships. This role involves negotiating contracts, monitoring vendor performance, and ensuring compliance with company goals while leading a high-performance team. Ideal candidates should have extensive vendor management experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent leadership abilities. The position requires a focus on strategic planning and customer service, with travel needs of up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in vendor management roles.
• Strong ability to analyze data for strategic decisions.
• Proven experience in negotiating complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a vendor management strategy.
• Lead negotiations for vendor contracts.
• Oversee vendor partner performance.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration or related field

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Procurement software

Inventory management systems

Job description

A major grocery retailer in New York seeks an experienced Vendor Management Director to develop and execute strategies for vendor relationships. This role involves negotiating contracts, monitoring vendor performance, and ensuring compliance with company goals while leading a high-performance team. Ideal candidates should have extensive vendor management experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent leadership abilities. The position requires a focus on strategic planning and customer service, with travel needs of up to 25%.