Vendor Relations Senior Manager Salary in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Vendor Relations Senior Manager oversees strategic vendor management programs to create collaborative supplier relationships that control costs, manage risks, and support compliance with standards and requirements. Develops and sustains relationships with critical vendors by communicating and conducting regular reviews of status and issues. Being a Vendor Relations Senior Manager enables suppliers' understanding of the business's requirements, needs, and service expectations by providing a solid foundation of information and resources. Defines the escalation paths and methods to use to resolve problems. Additionally, Vendor Relations Senior Manager provides clear and actionable feedback to encourage cooperation and drive continuous improvement in vendor performance. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Vendor Relations Senior Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Vendor Relations Senior Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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