Manager II Maintenance

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

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking a Vendor Management Lead in Quincy, Massachusetts. The role involves developing and executing vendor management strategies, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with various departments to drive performance and compliance. Candidates should have at least 5 years of vendor management experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency in procurement software. The position offers a salary range of $125,200 - $187,800 depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in vendor management roles.
• Strong analytical capability to assess vendor performance.
• Demonstrable negotiation experience with contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a vendor management strategy.
• Negotiate vendor contracts for favorable outcomes.
• Monitor vendor performance and compliance.

Skills

Vendor management experience

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Strategic planning

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Procurement software

Inventory management systems

Job description

Introduction

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Overview

The primary purpose of the position is to develop and execute vendor partner strategies, collaborating with senior leaders, and monitoring vendor partner performance to align with the company's overall goals. This role involves coordinating with the Sourcing Department to aid in negotiating contract terms/scope of works, monitoring vendor compliance, and establishing long-term partnerships to drive value and efficiency. The role is responsible for developing and executing vendor management strategies, resolving issues, and fostering collaboration between internal teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership: Develop and implement a company-wide vendor management strategy that aligns with long-term objectives.
• Contract negotiation: Lead the negotiation of vendor partner contracts to secure win-win financial outcomes for all stakeholders while ensuring service excellence.
• Vendor relationship management: Build and maintain strong, long-term partnerships with key vendors.
• Performance monitoring: Oversee and monitor vendor partner performance to ensure it meets or exceeds agreed-upon service levels and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work with internal departments, such as Sourcing, Finance, Legal, and Operations, to align vendor partner strategies with their needs and objectives.
• Risk management: Ensure vendor partner activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Team leadership: Provide leadership and oversight to the vendor management team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Work with staff to develop best practices and track against the annual corporate goals / objectives.
• Ensure conformity with the financial operating policies of the Maintenance Department and ADUSA.
• Review and determine all needed changes in maintenance service contracts at renewal time to maintain or reduce maintenance spend. Communicate with our vendors and suppliers to discuss work performance and service given to our stores.
• Learn and stay current with accounting procedures, and coordinate with the Facilities team to ensure proper business processes are followed by in-house staff, contractors and service providers when ordering work, performing work, processing invoices, etc.
• Identify capital equipment in need of replacement, with estimated costs, as part of the annual budgeting cycle
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in vendor management roles with a working knowledge of retail operations and service requirements.
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or relevant field and/or greater than 7+ years' experience in vendor management.
• Analytical skills: Strong ability to analyze data to assess vendor partner performance and inform strategic decisions.
• Negotiation skills: Proven experience in negotiating complex contracts and driving favorable outcomes.
• Leadership and communication: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels, from C-suite executives to individual vendor partners.
• Familiarity with supply chain processes and inventory management systems.
• Proficiency in procurement software and databases is important.
• Detailed understanding of contract terms, monitoring activities, and required due diligence.
• Ability to communicate and articulate vendor performance issues and due diligence items to appropriate parties both internally and externally.
• Ability to archive/document evidence of compliance to enterprise vendor governance/audit standards.
• Understand and mitigate the inherent and residual risks of vendor relationship.
• Customer focus.
• Initiative.
• Attention to detail.
• Strategic planning.
• Presentation skills.
• Lifting up to or more than 50 lbs., standing, bending.
• Able to travel 25%.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or relevant field.

Salary Range

Salary Range N/C/PA/ME: $108,880 - $163,320

Salary Range NY/MD/MA: $125,200 - $187,800

Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.