Vendor Manager
Core
Manage and optimize vendor relationships supporting network equipment supply chain operations, including inbound logistics, warehousing, staging, fulfillment, returns, repair, and disposition.
Role type
Senior Vendor Manager (Supply Chain)
Builds
Reliable service, cost efficiency, inventory accuracy, and operational readiness for network equipment supply chain.
Domain
Telecommunications / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Contract Management, Cost Management, Negotiation, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Supplier Performance Evaluation, Vendor Management, Business Decisions, Performance Monitoring
Preferred skills
Supply Chain Management expertise, Strategic Planning in procurement, Vendor relationship optimization, Cost analysis and budget management
Technologies
WMS, enterprise system integrations, asset tracking, serialization, dashboards, automated reporting
Responsibilities
Manage and optimize relationships with logistics, OEM, repair, and disposition vendors; Monitor vendor performance against contractual obligations and SLAs; Collaborate with internal teams to align vendor execution with network priorities; Analyze and manage vendor costs to identify savings opportunities; Prepare and present vendor performance reports and scorecards to leadership; Support operational excellence and continuous improvement in supply chain processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
