Product Manager, Networking
Core
Liaison between vendors and organization providing specialized consultative service, implementing and maintaining vendor programs, marketing, and training.
Role type
Senior individual contributor product manager (vendor relations)
Builds
Vendor programs, marketing initiatives, and training materials
Domain
Networking / Vendor Management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Vendor contract negotiation, vendor performance monitoring, invoice and contractual issue resolution, project management, process improvement, technical and business problem solving, customer relationship cultivation
Preferred skills
Leadership of work groups, coaching junior staff, championing complex business initiatives
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Review and negotiate vendor contract terms, communicate with vendors regarding day-to-day matters, research and resolve invoice and contractual discrepancies, monitor vendor performance, build and maintain positive vendor relationships
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with limited supervision