Senior Vendor Performance & Middle-Mile Logistics Lead

Socket.dev; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Tempe, AZ seeks a Senior Vendor Performance Manager to define vision, roadmap and drive execution for the Maintenance business. You will coordinate with Finance, Operations and Engineering, negotiating with vendors and 3PLs while balancing strategic and tactical priorities.

The role requires deep supply chain knowledge, strong leadership, and regular interaction with senior leaders. Travel up to 25% is expected and success hinges on measurable vendor performance improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements.
• Experience owning program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership.
• 1+ years of vendor management experience.
• Vendor management experience.

Responsibilities

• Define vision, roadmap and drive program execution for the Maintenance business.
• Negotiate with vendors and 3rd‑party logistics providers.
• Lead supply chain risk mitigation activities and address vendor performance issues.
• Present strategies and reviews to Operations and Finance leaders.
• Define timelines, milestones and project phases.

Skills

Program management

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder communication

Excel proficiency

Vendor management

End-to-end delivery

Education

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Amazon in Tempe, AZ seeks a Senior Vendor Performance Manager to define vision, roadmap and drive execution for the Maintenance business. You will coordinate with Finance, Operations and Engineering, negotiating with vendors and 3PLs while balancing strategic and tactical priorities.

The role requires deep supply chain knowledge, strong leadership, and regular interaction with senior leaders. Travel up to 25% is expected and success hinges on measurable vendor performance improvements.