CommandLink

Vendor Management Lead

CommandLink

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Philippines

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team, driving collaboration, accountability and operational excellence
  • Manage and maintain accurate vendor information, pricing, and product offerings within CommandLink’s systems and proprietary quoting tools
  • Negotiate and review Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and vendor contracts to secure favorable commercial terms, including payment schedules, service levels, and dispute resolution
  • Maintain and update vendor data in the CommandLink platform, including lit building lists, rate cards, and contact information
  • Lead and manage the international quote process, ensuring accuracy, responsiveness, and adherence to established timelines
  • Research, evaluate, and engage potential new vendors; oversee onboarding to align with CommandLink’s strategic mission and operational standards
  • Act as a primary escalation point for internal teams on vendor-related issues, fostering strong communication and resolution frameworks
  • Establish and maintain regular business review cycles and relationship-building programs with key vendors
  • Expand and manage vendor relationships outside the United States, supporting global growth initiatives
  • Develop and maintain KPI reporting to track vendor performance, cost optimization, and process efficiency
  • Recruit, train, and develop team members within the vendor management function.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or carrier relations (telecom industry required)
  • 2-3 years of proven leadership experience, managing a team of at least 2-5 people, with a focus on coaching, accountability and performance
  • Strong negotiation, contract management, and analytical skills with sound business judgment
  • Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, complex formulas, pivot tables, and reporting dashboards
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities across technical and business teams
  • Experience managing vendor data, pricing systems and/or quoting tools with high accuracy and consistency
  • Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively to resolve complex issues and improve processes
  • Self-motivated, highly organized and exceptionally detail-oriented
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to translate high-level goals into actionable team plans
  • Ability to thrive under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to changes
  • Quick learner with a proactive approach to learning new skills and tasks
  • Team player with a respectful and collaborative attitude
  • Ideally, experience or exposure in an international context.
Benefits
  • Room to grow at a high-growth company
  • An environment that celebrates ideas and innovation
  • Your work will have a tangible impact
  • Flexible time off
  • Fun events at cool locations
  • Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
vendor managementprocurementcontract managementdata analysisExcelcomplex formulaspivot tablesreporting dashboardsKPI reportingnegotiation
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingaccountabilityperformance managementcommunicationrelationship-buildingcritical thinkingproblem-solvingorganizational skillsadaptability