Vendor Manager jobs in Boston, MA

Job Description

Ultimate Staffing is recruiting for a Vendor Manager for a large organization in Boston, MA. This is a Direct Hire role looking to pay between $85-$105K, offering a hybrid work schedule. Qualified candidates will display strong skills in reviewing contracts, negotiations and tech procurement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Vendor Management

• Vendor Research and Selection
  • Conduct industry research, leverage existing relationships, and vet potential vendors
  • Lead the vendor selection process, including interviews, RFPs, reference checks, etc.
  • Supports technology procurement by working closely with the Office of the CIO (OCIO) and relevant subject matter experts to understand their procurement timeline and to gather technical requirements
  • Participates in sourcing lodging and procurement of other services for group events
  • Professional level role requiring knowledge of vendor engagement, product discovery against requirements, and negotiations with potential vendors.
  • Recommends course of action and best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
  • Interprets internal challenges to external vendors and reverse communicates services, processes, or products into presentation of recommended best approaches or solutions.
  • Supports advanced methods to contribute new solutions, recommendations, or operational goals.
  • Works autonomously as a lead and guides others within area of expertise
  • Knowledge of Risk Management practices, standards, and regulations
  • Coordinate with the Procurement team, financial analysts, legal, technology, and Information Security departments to complete the contracting process for new vendors.
  • Review, Understand, and Compare multiple contractual terms when working with internal legal staff on behalf of internal client departments.
• Vendor Onboarding
  • Ability to negotiate, influence, collaborate and effectively communicate to build relationships
  • Educate new vendors on organizational culture and historical context including thorough explanations of how their work fits into the broader vision of the organization
• Vendor Relationship Governance
  • Manage contract renewals and negotiations
  • Maintain regular communication with strategic vendors
  • Conduct regular assessments of all existing vendors
  • Serve as an escalation point for delivery and relationship issues
• Department Relations
  • Meet regularly with OCIO managers and subject matter experts to stay informed of their current and upcoming procurement needs and the overall timeline for scheduled maintenance projects and new initiatives.
  • Advise client departments on best practices for working with strategic vendors
  • Leverage industry knowledge to support the organizations annual budget process

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required. The incumbent should have 3-5 years in vendor management, a thorough understanding of the procurement process as it relates to third-party management lifecycle, 2 years of project management and negotiation experience, former experience with an emphasis on technology-related procurement and client/vendor relationships; experience in working in a technology-based organization is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. This position requires strong leadership experience, the ability to diffuse issues and the ability to motivate a team towards a resolution. Must be diplomatic in approach and engender confidence in his/her ability as a results-oriented individual.

Technology Skills
To apply please email your resume to mcaggiano@ultimatestaffing.com