Senior Manager, Technology Vendor Management

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Salisbury (NC); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of a global food retailer, seeks a Technology Procurement & Licensing leader in Salisbury, NC. You will drive sourcing strategy, vendor management and financial governance to optimize costs and reduce risk, with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in person and 2 remote days.

The role requires 10+ years in technology procurement, strong leadership, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams across Legal, Finance, and IT.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology procurement or vendor management with delivery results.
• 3+ years leading or mentoring teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology or related field.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting and cost optimization.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering procurement and vendor management activities on time and within budget.
• Translate priorities into clear team strategies and execution plans.
• Manage vendor spend, budgets and financial processes aligning with forecasts.
• Drive continuous improvement across sourcing, contract management and asset management.
• Ensure compliance with security, legal and financial requirements in all engagements.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to shape sourcing strategies and renewals.
• Lead sourcing events (RFP/RFI/RFQ) including evaluation and negotiation planning.
• Oversee contract lifecycle: intake, review, renewals and documentation.
• Manage PO creation, invoice processing and issue resolution with Finance.
• Maintain vendor performance scorecards, dashboards and reporting.
• Support IT/Software Asset Management including compliance and audit readiness.
• Hire, coach and develop team members fostering accountability and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Procurement

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

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

Lead critical workstreams within Technology Procurement & Licensing, including sourcing execution, contract lifecycle management, vendor performance, financial operations, and software asset management. Partner closely with Legal, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, and Technology teams to deliver cost optimization, operational efficiency, and risk reduction across the technology portfolio.

Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office location for this role is Salisbury, NC.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team responsible for delivering procurement and vendor management activities on time and within budget
• Translate organizational and technology priorities into clear team strategies and execution plans
• Manage vendor spend, budgets, and financial processes, ensuring alignment with forecast and cost optimization goals
• Drive continuous improvement across sourcing, contract management, vendor performance, and asset management processes
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, including security, legal, and financial requirements in all vendor engagements
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to shape sourcing strategies, renewal planning, contract timelines, and vendor performance expectations
• Lead and support sourcing events (RFP/RFI/RFQ), including supplier evaluation, commercial analysis, and negotiation planning
• Oversee key components of the contract lifecycle, including intake, review, routing, renewals, and documentation management
• Manage purchase order creation, invoice processing, and issue resolution in partnership with Finance
• Maintain vendor performance scorecards, dashboards, and reporting to drive accountability and continuous improvement
• Support IT Asset and Software Asset Management (ITAM/SAM), including compliance, optimization, and audit readiness
• Hire, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in technology, procurement, vendor management, or related functions with strong delivery results
• 3+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or influencing team members
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, vendor spend, and cost optimization initiatives
• Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills across technical and business audiences
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and drive measurable outcomes
• Proven leadership capability, including coaching, team development, and performance management
• Ability to translate business needs into sourcing strategies, vendor models, and financial decisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• Certifications in procurement, contract management, vendor management, or project management
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale technology or digital transformation programs
• Experience operating in large, complex organizations (retail or similarly scaled environments preferred)

NC Salary Range: $120,960 - $181,440

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.