Vendor Management Leader

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

The partners behind our claims, technology, and member services are part of MOE’s promise. Make sure they hold to it, as our Vendor Management Leader.

Since 1898, MOE has protected the lives and livelihoods of Northwest homeowners, families, farmers, and business owners. In this role, you’ll own how we choose, contract with, and get value from our third-party partners. You’ll lead the full vendor lifecycle, from strategic sourcing and RFPs to contract negotiation, performance management, and third-party risk, and bring clear, data-backed recommendations to leaders across the company.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own MOE’s vendor portfolio from onboarding through renewal or exit
• Build strong relationships with key vendors, serve as their main escalation point, and run regular business reviews
• Lead negotiations on new agreements, renewals, and amendments to secure strong pricing, service levels, and protections
• Manage the full RFP-to-contract process, from gathering requirements to coordinating legal, IT security, and finance review
• Choose vendors based on best overall value, not just the lowest price
• Spot opportunities to consolidate and streamline purchases across the organization
• Identify and manage third-party risk, including financial, operational, cybersecurity, and reputational risk
• Make sure vendors meet regulatory, data privacy, and insurance industry requirements
• Define vendor KPIs and turn performance, spend, and risk data into scorecards and recommendations for senior leadership
• Standardize templates and workflows to mature MOE’s vendor management program over time

WHAT YOU BRING

• 7+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or strategic sourcing, including 3+ years in a leadership role
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record of winning favorable terms while protecting relationships
• A talent for distilling complex contracts, pricing, and risks into clear recommendations
• Sound judgment on third-party risk and regulatory compliance
• Analytical skill with KPIs, scorecards, and spend analysis
• Clear communication with executives, business partners, and vendors
• The ability to lead cross-functional teams and juggle several sourcing efforts at once
• A bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience

BONUS POINTS

• Insurance or financial services experience
• Familiarity with third-party risk management frameworks and contract lifecycle systems
• A professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, or CTPRP

LOCATION

On-site at our Seattle office, four days a week.

COMPENSATION

Hiring Range: $127,500 - $142,400*

Salary Range: $127,500 - $160,300

*The Hiring Range represents Mutual of Enumclaw’s current hiring pay scale for this role. Mutual of Enumclaw reserves the right to modify or update this range any time. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. Compensation is only one part of our entire total rewards package. To see some of the benefits and perks we offer, please