Strategic Vendor Performance Advisor

MISO; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

MISO seeks a seasoned vendor management professional to lead performance, risk and relationship management across the organization. The role emphasizes developing vendor scorecards, driving optimization, and ensuring contract deliverables are met.

The candidate will communicate with executives, collaborate across functions, and leverage analytics to inform strategic procurement decisions. Base salary ranges reflect state/local pay transparency and vary by experience and location.

Qualifications

• Must have vendor management experience.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Certifications mentioned: CPSM, CIPS, CTPE, SFIA.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor performance, relationship, and risk management activities.
• Develop and execute vendor scorecards and performance reviews.
• Drive vendor optimization and strategic alignment with business needs.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and executive-level communication.
• Monitor compliance with contract deliverables and manage corrective actions.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Develop, interpret, and act on data visualizations and analytics for trends in vendor performance, activity and risk.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Influence without authority

Education

Masters (preferred)

Job description

MISO seeks a seasoned vendor management professional to lead performance, risk and relationship management across the organization. The role emphasizes developing vendor scorecards, driving optimization, and ensuring contract deliverables are met.

The candidate will communicate with executives, collaborate across functions, and leverage analytics to inform strategic procurement decisions. Base salary ranges reflect state/local pay transparency and vary by experience and location.