Vendor Relationship Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +13 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee essential vendor relationships within a designated portfolio of external service providers.

• Create and implement vendor engagement strategies that align with business goals and service requirements.

• Establish and nurture effective partnerships with specialized service vendors.

• Evaluate vendor capabilities and ensure alignment with changing business objectives.

• Maintain connections with vendor contacts and internal stakeholders.

• Act as a point of contact for discussions related to vendors, planning, and relationship management.

• Monitor the health, capacity, and efficiency of the vendor network.

• Identify risks, service gaps, and opportunities related to vendors to enhance operational support.

• Collaborate with internal teams and business leaders on operational and strategic projects.

• Engage in customer-facing discussions when vendor expertise or input is required.

• Assist in vendor growth and expansion efforts.

• Perform other assigned duties.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a suitable combination of education and experience.

• Over 5 years of relevant experience.

• Strong skills in negotiation, influence, and stakeholder management.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships and fostering teamwork.

• Self-motivated and proactive.

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks, respond swiftly to urgent issues, and balance long-term projects with immediate responsibilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k).

• Paid time off (PTO)/paid sick leave.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Inclusive and supportive workplace culture.