Remote Strategic Vendor & Procurement Lead

First Business Bank; Town of Brookfield (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Paid vacation time

Paid sick leave

Volunteer time

10 paid holidays (annually)

401(k) with company matching

Performance based incentive program

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Education Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

First Business Bank is seeking a Vendor & Procurement Manager to oversee vendor relationships and procurement operations, reporting to the Chief Risk Officer and collaborating with Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations to optimize vendor performance and control costs. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in supplier management, contract renewals, and third-party risk activities.

This role offers remote work with one mandatory in-person day per month at our Madison, WI headquarters and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or risk management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
• Strong supplier performance management and contract lifecycle knowledge.
• Proficient in Excel and reporting/visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Vendor management and strategic sourcing across the organization.
• Coordinate contract renewals, pricing reviews, and negotiations.
• Support third-party risk, onboarding, and vendor compliance activities.
• Develop and maintain vendor spend and performance reports.

Skills

Vendor management

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Cost analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

First Business Bank is seeking a Vendor & Procurement Manager to oversee vendor relationships and procurement operations, reporting to the Chief Risk Officer and collaborating with Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations to optimize vendor performance and control costs. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in supplier management, contract renewals, and third-party risk activities.

This role offers remote work with one mandatory in-person day per month at our Madison, WI headquarters and a