VP of Vendor Program Development

VGM Group, Inc.

VP of Vendor Program Development leading vendor partnerships and vendor program execution for VGM Group. Overseeing strategic growth and vendor compliance in healthcare procurement.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeWaterloo • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, and Supply Chain Strategy, with a strong focus on maximizing value from vendor partnerships and optimizing fulfillment processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vendor ManagementContract NegotiationSupply Chain StrategyData AnalysisGPO Experience

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Hard Skills

ContractingVendor ManagementSupply ChainProcurementPricingCategory ManagementMarket AssessmentPortfolio OptimizationProcess DevelopmentDashboard Creation

Soft Skills

CollaborationStrategic ThinkingNegotiation

Tools & Technologies

Business Intelligence ToolsFinancial Metrics

Industry Keywords

GPOFulfillmentDistribution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and oversee the execution of the GPO Category & Vendor Strategy
Own the identification and evaluation of new vendors
Own the development of the GPO aggregation strategy and oversee its execution
Develop and oversee the execution of the Fulfillment Category, Vendor, and Product Strategy
Collaborate with channel leaders, business development and customer success teams
Develop and execute strategies that maximize value from all vendor partnerships
Perform other duties as assigned to strategically support the success of the business

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in contracting, vendor management, supply chain, procurement, or related fields
7+ years of Distribution/Fulfillment experience specifically in Pricing / Contracts, Vendor / Category management, and GPOs
Proven success negotiating and managing high-value vendor agreements
Strong background in data analysis, market assessment, or portfolio optimization
Proficiency in using market data, financial metrics, and business intelligence tools
Experience developing processes, dashboards, or reporting frameworks for contract performance or value capture is preferred but not required
Sourcing experience is preferred but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee ownership
Performance-based incentives
Health insurance
Professional development opportunities