Vendor Relationship Manager
Core
Develop, manage, and optimize a network of external service providers to support business operations and strategic initiatives.
Role type
Vendor Relationship Manager
Builds
Productive partnerships with vendors providing specialized services
Domain
Corporate Operations / Vendor Management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
negotiation, stakeholder management, relationship building, risk identification, strategic planning, performance monitoring
Preferred skills
customer-facing communication, vendor growth strategy
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Manage key vendor relationships across an assigned portfolio, develop vendor engagement strategies, assess vendor capabilities, monitor vendor network health and effectiveness, identify vendor-related risks and service gaps, collaborate with internal teams and business leaders, support vendor growth and expansion initiatives
Seniority
Mid-Senior level, independent contributor