Senior Vendor Manager – Technology Vendor Management

Nordstrom

Senior Vendor Manager for Nordstrom Technology managing vendor relationships and performance. Leading strategic initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $166,000 - $258,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing enterprise technology vendor relationships, with a focus on strategic direction, performance accountability, and effective communication with senior leadership. Capable of identifying cost-saving opportunities and mentoring colleagues to enhance the function's evolution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vendor Relationship ManagementStrategic DirectionProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Vendor Performance ManagementProcurement Lifecycle ManagementCost Reduction StrategiesRisk MitigationEnterprise Technology Knowledge

Soft Skills

MentoringAdaptabilityCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Technology Vendor PortfolioCommercial FluencyExecutive Level EngagementDecision-MakingAmbiguity Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategic direction of a meaningful slice of the Nordstrom Technology vendor portfolio.
Develop and maintain a thoughtful point of view on each significant vendor.
Partner closely with Sourcing throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Lead vendor performance and accountability conversations.
Bring well-prepared, decision-ready recommendations to senior leaders.
Identify and surface opportunities to reduce cost, consolidate footprint, mitigate risk, and improve how the work itself gets done.
Mentor colleagues across TVMO and contribute to how the function continues to evolve.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years directly managing enterprise technology vendor relationships end-to-end — owning relationship health, performance, and strategy at an executive level.
Strong structured problem solving.
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the range to engage credibly with VP and SVP audiences as well as working teams and vendor account leadership.
Commercial fluency in enterprise technology.
Real analytical depth.
A genuine comfort with ambiguity and change.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses.
Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.