Strategic Partner Network Lead

Liquid Environmental Solutions; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Liquid Environmental Solutions seeks a Manager for Preferred Partner Services to own the national vendor network, drive service delivery and financial performance, and scale operations. You will lead a cross-functional team, shape vendor strategy, and partner with Finance to optimize margins.

Responsibilities include vendor onboarding, performance management, KPI reporting, and cross-functional alignment with Sales and IT to enable scalable growth across markets.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Advanced analytical and financial acumen.
• Proven ability to manage complex vendor networks and external partnerships.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Own the performance of the Preferred Partner network, including service delivery, vendor quality, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute vendor network strategy, including sourcing, segmentation, and coverage optimization.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to improve cost structure, service levels, and scalability.
• Support company growth initiatives by ensuring the network can scale effectively to meet increasing demand.
• Own the financial delivery of the network against annual operating plan, including cost control and margin contribution.
• Lead vendor sourcing, onboarding, and performance management across all partner tiers.
• Establish vendor segmentation strategy and negotiate contracts aligned to service delivery and margin objectives.
• Ensure vendor compliance with standards, regulatory requirements and safety practices.
• Lead, develop, and scale a team of Vendor Operations Coordinators with end-to-end responsibilities.
• Oversee hiring, training, and performance management of team members.
• Define KPIs and accountability structures, ensuring scalable operations.
• Collaborate with IT on systems and reporting tools to enhance visibility.
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting to internal stakeholders and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Liquid Environmental Solutions seeks a Manager for Preferred Partner Services to own the national vendor network, drive service delivery and financial performance, and scale operations. You will lead a cross-functional team, shape vendor strategy, and partner with Finance to optimize margins.

Responsibilities include vendor onboarding, performance management, KPI reporting, and cross-functional alignment with Sales and IT to enable scalable growth across markets.