VP Sourcing and Procurement (Hybrid)

Bancorp Bank; Foulk Woods (DE); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bancorp Bank is seeking a strategic Sourcing and Procurement leader for a hybrid role based in Wilmington, Delaware. You will architect global sourcing strategies, manage IT vendor relationships, and drive cost savings while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Responsibilities include leading vendor negotiations, developing procurement policies, and ensuring contract terms align with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of legal and vendor contract terms and conditions.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Track record of delivering high-quality results.
• Ability to lead groups toward common goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; good interpersonal skills.
• No travel required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT vendor relationships to optimize cost and quality.
• Develop strategic purchasing plans and policy guidelines.
• Present cost, quality, and service data to senior leaders.
• Evaluate quotes and select top vendors; negotiate pricing.
• Guide managers on procurement standards and third-party controls.
• Monitor contract renewals, pricing, and performance metrics.
• Lead RFP/RFI processes and vendor evaluations.
• Manage contract repositories and approvals with internal partners.
• Ensure SLAs are met and issues resolved promptly.

Skills

Legal/vendor contract knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Verbal, written, interpersonal comms

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

8 years of Sourcing and Procurement experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Work Arrangement:

***This position is available as a hybrid position in our Wilmington, DE office.***

At The Bancorp, we’ve spent over 20 years driving innovation in the financial services industry. As a trusted partner to businesses from startups to Fortune 500 companies, we provide the people, processes, and banking technology to help our clients succeed. Whether you’re working in Fintech Solutions, Institutional Banking, Commercial Lending, or Real Estate Bridge Lending, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a team that’s transforming businesses with forward-thinking, tech-powered solutions.

Provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of all sourcing, vendor management, and procurement functions. Responsible for developing global sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate policies, and achieving cost savings while maintaining high standards of quality, risk management, and service delivery. Aligns closely with Third Party Risk Management, Legal, Compliance, Business Lines, Finance, HR, Operations, Facilities, and Information Technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages vendor relationships, specifically IT vendors, to ensure a quality and cost-effective IT purchasing function. Works with business line owners to manage each relationship, ensuring that multiple departments use similar vendors to obtain the best pricing and services for the organization. Consolidates vendor services as needed with internal business heads.
• Prepares strategic purchasing plans with business leaders. Discusses multi-year strategies and develops and manages policies and procedures related to the procurement of goods and services and as well as the management of existing vendor relationships.
• Delivers executive summaries and presentations to senior leadership detailing cost, quality, and service delivery, analyzing gaps and opportunities at the corporate level and making recommendations.
• Selects company product and service providers based on vendor analysis. Researches and interviews suppliers. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. Provides recommendations to senior leadership.
• Negotiates pricing to ensure products and services are purchased.
• Provides advice and guidance to managers and executives regarding purchasing and vendor assessment standards and processes. Ensures third party vendor controls are in place for items such as vendor diversity and system/IT purchases.
• Monitors contract renewal, expiration, and pricing dates. Develops contractual standards inclusive of defining appropriate performance metrics and reporting requirements. Manages contract repository to ensure contracts are current and follow up as critical contract dates approach.
• Leads the contract renewal and associated administrative processes. Facilitates the resolution of issues by working with internal partners to resolve outstanding terms and conditions and ensure that the contract approval and signatures are obtained. Facilitates and schedules meetings with the relevant parties to provide timely resolutions.
• Leads the Request for Proposal and Request for Information requests from business lines.
• Monitors third party vendor performance against contractual requirements to ensure service level agreements are being met. Follows up with vendors and internal teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of legal and vendor contract terms and conditions.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail.
• Consistent track record of producing high quality results.
• Ability to lead groups of people toward common goals.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• A team player, able to work effectively in a team fostered, multi-tasking environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.
• No travel required.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 8 years of Sourcing and Procurement experience.

Additional Information

This job will be open and accepting applications for a minimum of five days from the date it was posted.

This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job's location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual experience, qualifications and other relevant factors.

Working at The Bancorp Bank, N.A. and Benefits Information:https://thebancorp.com/company/join-our-team/

Company Culture & Background Screening

Company Culture at The Bancorp Bank: https://www.thebancorp.com/company/company-culture/

The Bancorp Bank, N.A. is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or other protected category with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Employment with The Bancorp Bank, N.A. includes successfully passing a background check including credit, criminal, education, employment, OFAC, and social media background history.

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