Gruve

Vendor Management Specialist

Gruve

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Manage the contract lifecycle (requirement management, vendor management, Contract execution and compliance, OTC, PO)
  • Establish and maintain a comprehensive vendor performance framework to ensure service delivery excellence and align with organizational objectives
  • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, acting as the primary point of contact to resolve issues and ensure continuous improvement
  • Lead & host management forums for quarterly business reviews
  • Highly skilled in negotiation, securing favorable terms and conditions with vendors, ensuring efficiency targets were met and cost-saving objectives achieved
  • Lead the RFP and RFI processes to identify and select strategic vendors, ensuring that all solutions met operational and business requirements
  • Lead the negotiation of contract terms with vendors, ensuring they meet the company’s operational requirements and performance standards
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders across the organization to gather and align strategy requirements with overall business needs, ensuring seamless execution of procurement plans
  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, focus on cost efficiency, process optimization, and innovative solutions to meet business needs.
  • Ensure vendors are aligned with company policies and procedures and service delivery is always as per contractual agreement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in vendor management, strategic sourcing, or contract management
Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
contract lifecycle managementvendor managementnegotiationRFP processRFI processstrategic sourcingcost efficiencyprocess optimizationservice deliverycompliance
Soft Skills
relationship buildingissue resolutioncontinuous improvementstakeholder collaborationleadershipcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree