skillventory - A Leading Talent Research Firm

Director, Vendor Strategy

skillventory - A Leading Talent Research Firm

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New Hampshire • Rhode Island • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Play a central role in shaping and driving the transformation agenda for the Vendor Management organization
  • Operate as a strategic thought partner, combining rigorous problem‑solving, structured planning, and executive‑level storytelling
  • Translate strategy into action
  • Collaborate closely with the Vice President, Vendor Strategy and key stakeholders across the firm to drive transformation
  • Establish governance and operating routines, and advance strategic and operational priorities that strengthen vendor outcomes enterprise‑wide

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 7–10 years of experience in strategy, business management, operations planning, or related roles, or 5+ years of experience in top‑tier management consulting
  • Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems, generate insights, and translate them into clear recommendations and actions
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including a track record of developing executive‑level presentations and narratives
  • Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently lead initiatives end‑to‑end with limited direction
  • Analytical and data‑driven approach, with the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative inputs into clear conclusions
  • Highly organized with strong planning and execution discipline, balanced with flexibility in a fast‑moving environment
  • Experience with procurement, vendor decision‑making, or third‑party risk management is a plus, but not required
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
strategybusiness managementoperations planningmanagement consultingdata analysisprocurementvendor decision-makingthird-party risk management
Soft Skills
problem-solvingstructured planningexecutive-level storytellingwritten communicationverbal communicationleadershipownership mindsetorganizational skillsflexibilityexecution discipline
Certifications
Bachelor's degree