Senior Director Vendor Management - Hybrid

Essential Functions

• Develop and lead the enterprise-wide vendor management strategy, including vendor selection, onboarding, performance evaluation, and offboarding.
• Oversee IT procurement processes, ensuring alignment with budgetary goals, compliance standards, and strategic sourcing principles.
• Manage the full lifecycle of contracts, including negotiation, execution, renewal, and termination, in collaboration with legal and finance teams.
• Establish and maintain vendor governance frameworks, including SLAs, KPIs, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with leadership and business stakeholders to forecast procurement needs and align vendor capabilities with technology roadmaps.
• Monitor vendor financial health, operational performance, and compliance with contractual terms.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve procurement efficiency, cost savings, and vendor accountability.
• Provide executive-level reporting on vendor performance, procurement metrics, and contract status.
• Mentor and manage a team of procurement and vendor management professionals.

Annual Workplan Development & Strategic Alignment

• Lead the development of an annual Procurement and Vendor Management Workplan aligned to enterprise priorities, financial goals, and technology roadmaps.
• Partner with Finance and business leadership each fall to review prior-year performance, identify strategic sourcing opportunities, and define next-year objectives.
• Build a clear set of measurable goals for the calendar year, including sourcing initiatives, contract renewals, vendor performance targets, and risk mitigation actions.
• Present the proposed workplan to executive leadership for alignment and approval, and track progress quarterly through performance dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Adjust priorities throughout the year based on business needs, budget changes, or new strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or contract administration, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in developing and executing vendor governance frameworks and procurement strategies.
• Strong understanding of products, services, licensing models, and market dynamics.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in contract management systems and procurement platforms.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience managing budgets and vendor spend.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution.
• Life Insurance.
• PTO.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
• And more!

Environmental/Working Conditions

• Normal busy office environment with much telephone work.
• May involve possible long hours as needed.

KPI/Outcomes

• Annual cost savings or cost avoidance achieved.
• Vendor performance rating improvement year over year.
• Reduction in contract cycle time.
• % of vendors assessed for cybersecurity and compliance risk.
• Stakeholder satisfaction.