Strategic Vendor Manager — Hybrid

Progressive Insurance; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match up to 6%

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Progressive Insurance is seeking a vendor manager in our Procurement organization. You’ll lead strategic supplier relationships to ensure vendors deliver strong performance, value, and service outcomes, partnering with Category Management and suppliers to review KPIs, SLAs, scorecards, and business reviews.

You’ll monitor service, quality, and contract compliance, track spending and pricing, and drive opportunities for cost savings and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher and a minimum of five years of experience in contract administration and maintaining vendor relationships or related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or higher and a minimum of two years of experience in contract administration and maintaining vendor relationships or related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic supplier relationships to ensure vendors deliver strong performance, value, and service outcomes.
• Oversee vendor performance using KPIs, SLAs, scorecards, and business reviews.
• Monitor service, quality, and contract compliance and drive corrective action plans when needed.

Skills

Vendor management

Relationship building

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Coupa

MS Excel

Job description

Progressive Insurance is seeking a vendor manager in our Procurement organization. You’ll lead strategic supplier relationships to ensure vendors deliver strong performance, value, and service outcomes, partnering with Category Management and suppliers to review KPIs, SLAs, scorecards, and business reviews.

You’ll monitor service, quality, and contract compliance, track spending and pricing, and drive opportunities for cost savings and continuous improvement.