Define standards, governance, and performance expectations for the VER organization
Own the end-to-end vendor engagement lifecycle, from assessment and onboarding through performance management and off-boarding
Establish scalable frameworks for vendor reliability, accountability, and partnership management
Oversee vendor assessments, RFPs/RFQs, competitive analysis, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) evaluations
Lead complex commercial negotiations, ensuring contracts include clear SLAs, KPIs, and accountability
Monitor vendor performance, incident trends, and delivery quality
Drive financial visibility and accountability across vendor and cloud spend

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
10+ years in vendor management, sourcing, technology operations, or related fields
Strong commercial negotiation, contract management, and vendor governance expertise
Proven ability to influence senior business and technology leaders

Benefits

time off programs
medical
dental
vision
mental health support
paid parental leave
life and disability insurance
401(k)
employee stock purchasing program

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

vendor managementsourcingtechnology operationscommercial negotiationcontract managementvendor governanceperformance managementcompetitive analysisTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO)service level agreements (SLAs)

Soft Skills

influenceleadershipaccountabilitycommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree