Senior Director, Vendor Management & Governance Lead

Ladders; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 202 000 - 229 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Strategic impact

Senior leadership exposure

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Ladders is seeking a Senior Director, Vendor Management & Governance Lead to shape and scale enterprise vendor governance across technology suppliers. The role partners with IT leadership to drive supplier performance, financial discipline, and accountability within a complex portfolio.

This senior leadership position also entails building a high-performing team, setting operating standards, and delivering long-term business outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Vendor Management, Supplier Management, or Strategic Sourcing.
• Proven experience designing and implementing global vendor governance programs.

Responsabilités

• Evolve and expand the global IT vendor governance program to maximize vendor performance.
• Build and lead a high-performing team with clear accountabilities and development priorities.
• Establish governance frameworks and policies for vendor selection and performance management.
• Define supplier segmentation models with governance requirements and performance expectations.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on vendor strategy and supplier performance to IT leadership.
• Provide financial governance across the technology supplier portfolio in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Lead the development and implementation of the Contract Lifecycle Management strategy.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Relationship management

Contract negotiation

Financial governance

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

10+ years in Vendor Management / Supplier Management / Strategic Sourcing

Description du poste

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Director, Vendor Management & Governance Lead to join the team of a leader in the Food & Beverages space.

This senior leadership role will shape and scale the enterprise vendor governance strategy, with a particular focus on technology suppliers and contract oversight. The position will partner closely with IT leadership and other key stakeholders to strengthen supplier performance, financial discipline, and accountability across a complex portfolio. It is also a people leadership role, responsible for building a high-performing team and establishing clear operating expectations that support long-term business outcomes.

Location: Atlanta, GA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $202,000 – $229,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Evolve and expand the global IT vendor governance program to maximize vendor performance
• Build and lead a high-performing team with clear accountabilities and development priorities
• Establish governance frameworks and policies for vendor selection and performance management
• Define supplier segmentation models with governance requirements and performance expectations
• Serve as a strategic advisor on vendor strategy and supplier performance to IT leadership
• Provide financial governance across the technology supplier portfolio in partnership with key stakeholders
• Lead the development and implementation of the Contract Lifecycle Management strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in Vendor Management, Supplier Management, or Strategic Sourcing
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing global vendor governance programs
• Strong experience managing large technology supplier portfolios and complex relationships
• Proven expertise in contract negotiation and financial governance
• Experience developing vendor KPIs, SLAs, and performance improvement plans
• Exceptional negotiation and relationship management skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape vendor management and governance strategy in a recognized organization
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams for impactful influence
• Access to advanced learning platforms and leadership development programs
• Dynamic, purpose-driven work environment that values innovation and collaboration

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.