Vendor Manager (Fixed Income)

100 Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Raymond James is seeking a seasoned vendor management professional to oversee a large portfolio of contracts and SLAs. The role focuses on negotiations, performance oversight, budgeting, and risk management to align with business priorities.

The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders, manage end-to-end vendor lifecycle, and optimize costs while ensuring compliance with contracts and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration required.
• 6–10 years of general vendor management experience.
• Strong contract negotiation skills and experience managing high‑volume vendor relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of vendor contracts and SLAs, including negotiation, execution, and ongoing oversight.
• Lead complex contract negotiations, including pricing, terms, and performance standards.
• Monitor vendor performance and drive remediation to meet contractual obligations.
• Identify, assess, and manage vendor-related risks; escalate concerns as needed.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand needs and deliver solutions on time.
• Coordinate end-to-end vendor lifecycle from onboarding to payment and management.
• Develop and deliver clear communications and reporting for stakeholders across levels.
• Balance multiple projects in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Vendor management

Budgeting

Risk management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Job Description Summary This role is responsible for managing a large portfolio of vendors (200+) and contracts, leading negotiations, and ensuring vendors deliver against performance, cost, and risk expectations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and brings a strong balance of commercial acumen, risk awareness, and relationship management.

Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of vendor contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs), including negotiation, execution, and ongoing oversight
• Lead complex contract negotiations, including pricing, terms, and performance standards, ensuring alignment to business needs and risk considerations
• Monitor vendor performance, ensuring service delivery meets contractual obligations and business expectations; proactively address issues and drive remediation
• Identify, assess, and manage vendor-related risks, escalating concerns as appropriate
• Partner closely with business stakeholders to understand evolving needs, prioritize initiatives, and deliver solutions on time
• Manage departmental budgets related to vendor spend, including forecasting, tracking, and cost optimization opportunities
• Coordinate the end-to-end vendor lifecycle, from vendor selection and onboarding through payment and ongoing management
• Develop and deliver clear, tailored communications and reporting for stakeholders across varying levels of the organization
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Meet with suitable vendors to assess their products, inquire about their services, negotiate pricing, and communicate any product or service-related concerns.
• Conduct research on available vendors to determine which vendors offer the best pricing and product quality

Knowledge of Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control Financial markets and products Contract law Skill in Strong contract negotiation skills with experience managing high-volume vendor relationships Proven experience administering and monitoring vendor services against contractual agreements Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Excellent organizational and time management skills; Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences Ability to: Balance commercial objectives with risk management considerations influence and build consensus across stakeholders with differing priorities Deliver on tight deadlines Balance conflicting resource and priority demands Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are addressed. Incorporate needs, wants and goals from different business unit perspectives into operational processes Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment The ability to multitask effectively Evaluate products and services to continually drive quality of customer experience

Education Bachelor’s: Business Administration (Required)

Work Experience General Experience - 6 to 10 years

Certifications Travel Workstyle Resident

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions.

This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include

• medical, dental, and vision
• life insurance
• critical illness insurance and accident insurance
• disability benefits
• retirement savings
• paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• parental leave

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Raymond James is a diversified financial services company providing wealth management, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Founded in 1962 in St. Petersburg, Florida, rather than on Wall Street, we have always embraced being a different kind of financial services firm. Today, Raymond James has locations and subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF.

Thanks for your interest in working with Raymond James. While we might not have the perfect role for you today, we'd love to keep in touch.

Our business is deeply focused on people and their financial well-being. We're committed to helping individuals, corporations and institutions achieve their goals, while also supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper. We believe doing well and doing good aren't mutually exclusive. As an established but ever-evolving company, you can start – or continue – growing your career here. We invest in you with wide-ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care. From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow. Our people-first culture is outlined in our Culture Blueprint. Check it out to see why many choose to work at Raymond James – and why they stay.