Vendor Manager, Procurement
Core
Managing end-to-end vendor engagements for inventory procurement, including sourcing, contracting, and performance management to support vehicle reconditioning operations.
Role type
Senior Procurement Vendor Manager
Builds
Vendor contracts, sourcing events, and performance management programs for software, equipment, parts, and labor suppliers.
Domain
Automotive retail / Supply chain procurement
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Vendor lifecycle management, RFI/RFP/RFQ design, contract negotiation, vendor performance scorecards, SQL, MS Excel, ERP systems (Coupa)
Preferred skills
Experience with e-procurement platforms, data analysis for cost savings, process automation
Responsibilities
Own vendor lifecycle from onboarding to renewal; lead sourcing events and contract negotiations; run vendor performance management programs; analyze spend data to quantify savings; align stakeholders on deliverables and expectations; improve vendor management processes.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
