Ultimate Staffing is recruiting for a Vendor Manager for a large organization in Boston, MA. This is a Direct Hire role looking to pay between $85-$105K, offering a hybrid work schedule. Qualified candidates will display strong skills in reviewing contracts, negotiations and tech procurement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Vendor Management
Vendor Research and Selection
Conduct industry research, leverage existing relationships, and vet potential vendors
Lead the vendor selection process, including interviews, RFPs, reference checks, etc.
Supports technology procurement by working closely with the Office of the CIO (OCIO) and relevant subject matter experts to understand their procurement timeline and to gather technical requirements
Participates in sourcing lodging and procurement of other services for group events
Professional level role requiring knowledge of vendor engagement, product discovery against requirements, and negotiations with potential vendors.
Recommends course of action and best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
Interprets internal challenges to external vendors and reverse communicates services, processes, or products into presentation of recommended best approaches or solutions.
Supports advanced methods to contribute new solutions, recommendations, or operational goals.
Works autonomously as a lead and guides others within area of expertise
Knowledge of Risk Management practices, standards, and regulations
Coordinate with the Procurement team, financial analysts, legal, technology, and Information Security departments to complete the contracting process for new vendors.
Review, Understand, and Compare multiple contractual terms when working with internal legal staff on behalf of internal client departments.
Vendor Onboarding
Ability to negotiate, influence, collaborate and effectively communicate to build relationships
Educate new vendors on organizational culture and historical context including thorough explanations of how their work fits into the broader vision of the organization
Vendor Relationship Governance
Manage contract renewals and negotiations
Maintain regular communication with strategic vendors
Conduct regular assessments of all existing vendors
Serve as an escalation point for delivery and relationship issues
Department Relations
Meet regularly with OCIO managers and subject matter experts to stay informed of their current and upcoming procurement needs and the overall timeline for scheduled maintenance projects and new initiatives.
Advise client departments on best practices for working with strategic vendors
Leverage industry knowledge to support the organizations annual budget process
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required. The incumbent should have 3-5 years in vendor management, a thorough understanding of the procurement process as it relates to third-party management lifecycle, 2 years of project management and negotiation experience, former experience with an emphasis on technology-related procurement and client/vendor relationships; experience in working in a technology-based organization is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. This position requires strong leadership experience, the ability to diffuse issues and the ability to motivate a team towards a resolution. Must be diplomatic in approach and engender confidence in his/her ability as a results-oriented individual.
