Vendor Management Office Lead

McLane Company, Inc.; Temple (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a strategic leader to manage our IT&D Vendor Management Office within the IT & Digital organization. This role is critical for governance, vendor partnerships, and compliance while driving continuous improvement across a complex enterprise.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days in the office weekly; candidates should live within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX. You will lead, coach, and develop a team, establish vendor standards, and partner with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years in vendor management, procurement, IT service management, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience with a focus on coaching and developing teams.
• Strong expertise in vendor governance, SLAs, KPIs, contract management, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross functional stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment while exercising sound judgment and discretion.
• Experience working with IT service providers, managed services, and contractor labor models preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job related tasks effectively and safely, including understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and essential workplace communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the IT&D Vendor Management Office, including day to day operations, prioritization, and execution.
• Manage, coach, and develop Vendor Management teammates through ongoing feedback and performance reviews.
• Establish and enforce vendor governance standards, tools, and processes across IT&D.
• Own strategic vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with business and IT&D objectives.
• Monitor SLAs, KPIs, and vendor performance; lead QBRs and remediation efforts.
• Partner closely with Procurement, Finance, Legal, Security, and Third Party Risk Management.
• Ensure vendor engagements are cost effective, compliant, and aligned with McLane standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain scalable vendor management documentation.

Skills

Vendor governance

SLA management

KPI management

Contract management

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder management

Communication & negotiation

People leadership

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Information Systems/Finance or related field

Job description

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

McLane is seeking a strategic and people focused leader to manage our Vendor Management Office (VMO) within IT&D. This role is critical to ensuring strong governance, high performing vendor partnerships, and compliance while driving continuous improvement across a complex enterprise environment. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, execution, and relationship management, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

This is a hybrid position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office at least three days a week. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee the IT&D Vendor Management Office, including day to day operations, prioritization, and execution.
• Manage, coach, and develop Vendor Management teammates through ongoing feedback and performance reviews.
• Establish and enforce vendor governance standards, tools, and processes across IT&D.
• Own strategic vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with business and IT&D objectives .
• Monitor SLAs, KPIs, and vendor performance; lead QBRs and remediation efforts.
• Partner closely with Procurement, Finance, Legal, Security, and Third Party Risk Management.
• Ensure vendor engagements are cost effective, compliant, and aligned with McLane standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain scalable vendor management documentation.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, IT service management, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience with a focus on coaching and developing teams.
• Strong expertise in vendor governance, SLAs, KPIs, contract management, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross functional stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment while exercising sound judgment and discretion.
• Experience working with IT service providers, managed services, and contractor labor models preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job related tasks effectively and safely, including understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and essential workplace communications.

Why Join Us

At McLane, you’ll lead work that directly supports essential business operations while partnering with talented teams across the enterprise. We offer a collaborative culture, meaningful leadership opportunities, and the chance to build and mature a function that truly adds value.

Benefits you can count on:

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/