Vendor Manager

Majority; Town of Sweden (NY); On-site; USD 56,925 - 87,975; Full time

Job summary

MAJORITY is building a global business platform and seeks a Vendor Manager to lead vendor management, due diligence, and supplier evaluations from our Stockholm or Bogota offices. You will report to the Head of Procurement and collaborate across departments on compliance, payments, remittance and currency trading.

This role requires 3+ years in vendor management, strong negotiation, and fluency in English. The position is based in person at our international hubs, with a focus on cost

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience within vendor management, partnerships, procurement or commercial orientated jobs.
• University degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Preferably has experience in Vendor management, Partnerships, Contract management, Compliance, Procurement, Payments, Money Remittance.
• Attention to detail, thoroughness and high level of accountability.
• Excellent analytical skills and negotiation experience are a plus.
• Fully fluent in English with excellent spoken and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own MAJORITY’s vendor management program and vendor due diligence.
• Lead the evaluation of suppliers, products, and services.
• Ensure teams across the company adhere to the requirements of our Vendor Management program.
• Negotiate contracts, and ensure that approved purchases are cost-efficient and high quality.
• Analyze program performance and KPIs, prepare reports, action plans and initiate follow-ups.
• Drive cost optimization and improvement plans.
• Follow up on operational activities generated by our critical suppliers, such as audit requests, periodic due diligence, etc
• Support on various strategic projects and administrative tasks.
• Overall responsible for our vendor management program and due diligence of critical vendors

Skills

Fluent English

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Business Administration

Job description

At MAJORITY, we’re building a world where ambition knows no borders and where financial success follows you wherever life takes you. We’ve built a mobile banking platform for ambitious global citizens navigating life across borders that offers a smarter, more accessible financial membership designed to help people manage and grow their money, wherever they’re from and wherever they’re going.

We’re a global team of 30+ nationalities, working with purpose and building for impact. If you’re excited by big challenges and bold ideas, and want to help shape the future of international banking, we’d love to hear from you.

Role

As Vendor Manager at MAJORITY you will be part of an outgoing, high-performing, cross-departmental team and report to the Head of Procurement. This position works directly with the COO, and will build expertise and a deep understanding of MAJORITY’s business. As a member of this team you will be exposed to a wide range of areas and services for an international startup including compliance, vendor management, bid-management, payments, banking, remittance, currency trading and more.

This is an in‑person position based out of either our Stockholm or Bogota offices.

Responsibilities

• Own MAJORITY’s vendor management program and vendor due diligence
• Lead the evaluation of suppliers, products, and services
• Ensure teams across the company adhere to the requirements of our Vendor Management program
• Negotiate contracts, and ensure that approved purchases are cost‑efficient and high quality
• Analyze program performance and KPIs, prepare reports, action plans and initiate follow‑ups
• Drive cost optimization and improvement plans
• Follow up on operational activities generated by our critical suppliers, such as audit requests, periodic due diligence, etc
• Support on various strategic projects and administrative tasks
• Overall responsible for our vendor management program and due diligence of critical vendors

We are looking for

A proactive and thorough individual ready to grow with MAJORITY. A fast‑learner who likes numbers, diverse projects, and who thrives in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines. We need someone who enjoys getting things done with a can‑do attitude and who is great at negotiations.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience within vendor management, partnerships, procurement or commercial orientated jobs
• University degree in Business Administration or equivalent
• Preferably has previous experience in one or more of the following areas: Vendor management, Partnerships, Contract management, Compliance, Procurement, Payments, Money Remittance
• Attention to detail, thoroughness and high level of accountability
• Excellent analytical skills and negotiation experience are a plus
• Fully fluent in English with excellent spoken and written communication skills

We believe in equal opportunity and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.