Strategic Vendor Management Leader — Negotiations & Risk (Seattle)

Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Company, Seattle, is seeking a Vendor Management Leader to own the full vendor lifecycle—from onboarding to renewal and exit. You’ll lead strategic sourcing, RFPs, contract negotiations, and performance management to maximize value and reduce risk.

Bring 7+ years in vendor management with 3+ in leadership, plus strong negotiation and risk judgment. This role requires clear communication with executives and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in vendor management, procurement, or sourcing with 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong negotiation and ability to secure favorable terms.
• Ability to distill contracts, pricing, and risks into clear guidance.
• Sound judgment on third-party risk and regulatory compliance.
• Analytical with KPIs, scorecards and spend analysis.
• Clear, executive-level communication with partners and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own MOE’s vendor portfolio from onboarding through renewal or exit.
• Build relationships with key vendors and run regular business reviews.
• Lead negotiations on new agreements, renewals, and amendments.
• Manage the full RFP-to-contract process with legal, IT security, and finance.
• Choose vendors based on best overall value, not just price.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate purchases across the organization.
• Identify and manage third-party risk including financial, operational, cybersecurity, and reputational risk.
• Ensure vendors meet regulatory, data privacy, and insurance industry requirements.
• Define vendor KPIs and turn data into scorecards and leadership recommendations.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Contract analysis

Regulatory compliance

KPIs & analytics

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Company, Seattle, is seeking a Vendor Management Leader to own the full vendor lifecycle—from onboarding to renewal and exit. You’ll lead strategic sourcing, RFPs, contract negotiations, and performance management to maximize value and reduce risk.

Bring 7+ years in vendor management with 3+ in leadership, plus strong negotiation and risk judgment. This role requires clear communication with executives and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.