Senior Vendor & Contracts Strategist

ASSA ABLOY; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY in Monroe, NC seeks a Vendor Management professional to lead supplier partnerships and contract negotiations. You will act as the primary liaison between internal teams and vendors, drive performance reviews, and align vendor spend with budgets.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with legal and finance, data-driven spend analysis, and risk management to ensure compliant, cost-effective supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Customer Relations, vendor management, procurement, or sourcing.
• Proven track record in contract negotiation and billing remediation.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors aligned with business goals.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams and external partners.
• Foster collaborative, long-term relationships with vendors across categories.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and implement improvement plans.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Corrigo

BAAN

Job description

ASSA ABLOY in Monroe, NC seeks a Vendor Management professional to lead supplier partnerships and contract negotiations. You will act as the primary liaison between internal teams and vendors, drive performance reviews, and align vendor spend with budgets.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with legal and finance, data-driven spend analysis, and risk management to ensure compliant, cost-effective supplier relationships.