Regional Vendor Relations & Analytics Lead

Lessen; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lessen is seeking a Regional Relationship Manager to oversee client portfolios and vendor networks across markets. You’ll analyze data to optimize vendor performance, negotiate terms, and deliver insights that improve profitability for clients and the company.

Key activities include managing vendor relationships, reducing costs, and aligning vendor strategies with client needs through data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop negotiation strategies and participate in negotiations with vendors on price, delivery, terms, etc.
• Provide supporting data and analytics to ensure informed decisions are made when choosing vendors
• Conduct data analysis to support management of vendor base; provide in-depth vendor performance analysis
• Uncover/understand client objectives, challenges and needs by performing regular client needs assessments
• Proactively and reactively manage vendor relationships; leverage internal resources to enhance relationships
• Minimize cost and maximize value in the sourcing process via leveraging strategic sourcing, negotiations, etc.
• In project checks pre & post with focus on Quality Control.
• Assist Estimation and Project teams with any market issues as well as previewing fron and back end projects when necessary.

Job description

Lessen is seeking a Regional Relationship Manager to oversee client portfolios and vendor networks across markets. You’ll analyze data to optimize vendor performance, negotiate terms, and deliver insights that improve profitability for clients and the company.

Key activities include managing vendor relationships, reducing costs, and aligning vendor strategies with client needs through data-driven decisions.