Vendor Manager, Publishing Operations

PLOS

Vendor Manager ensuring PLOS’s publishing workflows are supported by external partners. Leading vendor strategy and managing procurement and contracting processes.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $83,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee vendor use in end-to-end workflows, ensuring a joined-up and efficient approach
Management of vendor contract renewal, serving as primary point of contact with suppliers/vendors in contract negotiations
Management of RFP process
Vendor onboarding
Work with internal teams to establish KPIs, service level agreements (SLAs) and auditing framework
Maintain awareness of new supplier-side tools and technologies and support demonstrations of potentially useful tools to PLOS teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience in developing and maintaining productive relationships with editorial and/or publishing services providers
Advanced degree or certifications in a relevant field (e.g., in procurement, operations, or project management) a plus
3+ years of experience in sourcing vendors and managing RFI/RFP processes and onboarding
Understanding of end-to-end publishing workflows including manuscript submission, peer review, production, copyediting, typesetting, and online publication
Familiarity with manuscript tracking systems (e.g. Editorial Manager), production platforms, and content management systems
Proven ability to collaborate with editorial, production, product and legal teams to align vendor operations with business needs
Must be fluent in English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k with employer match
Employee sponsored health, dental and vision insurance (Dental and Vision 100% employer paid)
Paid Vacation, 11 public holidays and sick leave
Parental leave
Birthday and three winter holidays days off
Short term and long term disability insurance
2 days paid time off for volunteering per year
Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Income protection
Personal accident insurance
Pension with up to 10% employer match
25 days holidays, market competitive Maternity and Paternity leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

Vendor SourcingOnboardingKPI EstablishmentService Level AgreementsAuditing Framework

Soft Skills

CollaborationRelationship Management

Certifications

Advanced Degree in ProcurementAdvanced Degree in OperationsAdvanced Degree in Project Management