Vendor Relations 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 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 Manager provides clear and actionable feedback to encourage cooperation and drive continuous improvement in vendor performance. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director or head of a unit/department. The Vendor Relations Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Vendor Relations Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
The Vendor Relationship Manager develops and sustains relationships with critical vendors by communicating and conducting regular reviews of status and issues. Oversees strategic vendor management programs to create collaborative supplier relationships that control costs, manage risks, and support compliance with standards and requirements. Being a Vendor Relationship Manager defines the escalation paths and methods to use to resolve problems. Enables suppliers' understanding of the business's requirements, needs, and service expectations by providing a solid foundation of information and resources. In addition, Vendor Relationship Manager provides clear and actionable feedback to encourage cooperation and drive continuous improvement in vendor performance. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director or head of a unit/department. The Vendor Relationship Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Working as a Vendor Relationship Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
Vendor Managed Inventory Manager manages and maintains the customer's inventory replenishment levels and stock models based on approved schedule and agreed-upon targets. Monitors and analyzes utilization, product availability, pricing, and lead times to prepare VMI models. Being a Vendor Managed Inventory Manager understands all VMI parameters, calculations and data feeds to accurately generate replenishment orders. Develops reports to track all metrics and identify trends or issues that impact inventory levels. Additionally, Vendor Managed Inventory Manager expedites and resolves any shipping, delivery, ordering or system issues that may impact expected inventory replenishment targets. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Vendor Managed Inventory Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Vendor Managed Inventory Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
IT Vendor Relationship Manager manages the organization's strategic technology vendor management program to meet company needs and comply with required quality standards. Assists with selecting the company's product and service providers and tracks the procurement of IT products and services to monitor and maintain operational costs and budgets. Being an IT Vendor Relationship Manager leads request for proposals (RFP) process to vet the reputation and quality of vendor products. Negotiates service level agreements to ensure performance/quality metrics, responsibilities, expectations, and penalties are clearly defined. Additionally, IT Vendor Relationship Manager works closely with internal teams to monitor, maintain, and improve existing vendor relationships. Conducts regular business reviews to ensure compliance with company expectations, review issues, and develop solutions. May require experience with software licensing and hardware procurement. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The IT Vendor Relationship Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an IT Vendor Relationship Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
The IT Vendor Management Manager oversees the evaluation and selection of vendors as well as the negotiation of purchase contracts or service level agreements. Manages the outsourcing process for the organization's IT department. Being an IT Vendor Management Manager may be responsible for budgeting. Handles problems with vendors or products as necessary. In addition, IT Vendor Management Manager requires a bachelor's degree or a related area. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The IT Vendor Management Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Working as an IT Vendor Management Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required.