Senior Vendor Manager - Stand Together

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.

The Senior Vendor Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement and management of vendor services for the organization. This role requires excellent negotiation skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with vendors. The Vendor Manager will work closely with various departments to ensure that vendor services meet the organization's needs and quality standards. This role has 3 direct reports.

• Vendor Selection: Identify and select vendors that provide high-quality services at competitive rates.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and organizational standards.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to foster collaboration and long-term partnerships.
• Issue Resolution: Address and resolve any issues or disputes that arise with vendors in a timely and effective manner.
• Spend Management: Manage spend related to vendor services and ensure cost-effective procurement.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with vendor services and agreements.
• Compliance: Ensure all vendor activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports on vendor performance, costs, savings, renewals, and other relevant metrics to senior management.
• Best Practices: Develops policies and procedures based on expertise to establish best practices for the vendor management function.
• Supervisor: Leads and develops a team of approximately 3 direct reports, aligns strategic vision with tactical execution, sets clear deliverables, ensures accountability, and drives successful execution.

• Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) are preferred.

• Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
• Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
• Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.