Vendor Operations Manager

TeamPeople; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

A marketing operations organization is seeking a Vendor Operations Manager to oversee their third-party vendor portfolio. The role involves managing relationships with vendors, ensuring compliance, and optimizing operational processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Administration and at least 5 years of relevant experience in vendor operations or marketing. The position is full-time based in the United States with a competitive salary range between $110-120k.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned areas of Enterprise Marketing’s Third-Party Portfolio.
• Support Third Party Engagement Managers with contract management and data transmission.
• Identify opportunities to optimize the vendor portfolio.
• Act as the primary point of contact between various teams.
• Deliver ongoing reporting related to vendor operations.

Skills

Risk assessment and relevant controls

Support marketing teams

Marketing operations knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field

5+ years of experience in vendor operations management

Job description

The Vendor Operations Manager supports the Enterprise Marketing Organization by managing key components of the third-party vendor portfolio. This role serves as the operational link between internal marketing teams and external vendors, ensuring compliance, effective communication, and the successful execution of vendor engagements. The coordinator will help to optimize vendor relationships, streamline processes, and support governance routines to reduce risk and enhance marketing operations.

Pay rate: $110-120k

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned areas of Enterprise Marketing’s Third-Party Portfolio
• Support Third Party Engagement Managers (TPEMS) with contract management, data transmission, issue remediation, and education
• Identify opportunities to optimize the vendor portfolio, eliminate duplication, and streamline processes using data-driven recommendations
• Serve as a conduit to the Third Party Management team and support governance routines, including Third Party Risk Council Governance
• Vet, onboard, and offboard new and existing third-party vendors
• Act as the primary point of contact between TPEMS, Enterprise Data teams, Global Third Party, and Risk partners
• Deliver ongoing reporting related to vendor operations, aggregating data from multiple sources and providing insights and recommendations

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of risk assessment and relevant controls within vendor relationships
• Ability to support marketing teams in fostering productive and compliant vendor partners
• Knowledge of marketing operations and marketing processes preferred
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in vendor operations management, marketing operations, project management, or related backgrounds preferred

Diversity Inclusion & Customer Service Statement

TeamPeople, a division of System One, is an organization dedicated to providing superior customer service. Outstanding customer service encompasses everything from performing the technical, creative and operational aspects of our jobs to the best of our ability, to going the extra mile to assist our customers and colleagues in any way. TeamPeople not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our customers. It is our aim, therefore, that our partners, strategies and investments reflect these core values. TeamPeople is dedicated to providing superior customer service and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative, General Business, and Project Management

Industries

Marketing Services