Senior Vendor Manager — Vended Services & VMS Strategy

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Plano (TX); Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Vendor Manager in Plano, TX to lead the transition from staff augmentation to outcome-based SOWs, optimize the vendor ecosystem, and govern a global portfolio of PSA and VMS tools.

You will collaborate with Sourcing, Legal, Finance and Tech Services to remove bottlenecks, implement standardized contracts, and ensure data hygiene across our PSA systems such as Clarizen and Planview, and VMS platforms like Magnit, Coupa and Fieldglass.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Professional Services Vendor Management in a high-growth Enterprise Software / SaaS company.
• Proven track record in transitioning vendor models from staff augmentation to outcome-based SOW deliverables.
• Hands-on experience with Enterprise PSA tools and Vendor Management Systems.
• Audited global vendor footprints and managed GSIs and specialized niche partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition to an outcome-based Vended Services model and optimize subcontractor margins.
• Manage the global Cortex & Cloud vendor portfolio, standardize templates, and conduct QBRs with partners.
• Champion VMS platform migration to Magnit and streamline onboarding and renewals.
• Own subcontractor demand forecasting with Workforce Leaders and optimize bench capacity.
• Ensure 100% data hygiene and skills tracking across PSA systems with Data/Shared Services.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Legal, Finance and Tech Services to resolve bottlenecks and report milestones.

Skills

Domain expertise

Vended services acumen

System & VMS experience

Vendor ecosystem management

Tools

Clarizen

Planview

Magnit

Coupa

Fieldglass

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Vendor Manager in Plano, TX to lead the transition from staff augmentation to outcome-based SOWs, optimize the vendor ecosystem, and govern a global portfolio of PSA and VMS tools.

You will collaborate with Sourcing, Legal, Finance and Tech Services to remove bottlenecks, implement standardized contracts, and ensure data hygiene across our PSA systems such as Clarizen and Planview, and VMS platforms like Magnit, Coupa and Fieldglass.