Vendor Manager 2

Description Summary The Vendor Manager is responsible for managing vendor portfolios and vendor relationships for assigned business units. This role acts as a trusted advisor to the business unit and leads sourcing, selection, negotiations, contracting, and governance activities through proactive collaborative engagement. The Vendor Manager focuses on delivering improved vendor performance, competitive costs, balanced risk, enhanced vendor alignment, on-time execution, improved business partner alignment and satisfaction. Essential Accountabilities Performs monthly reviews with business unit regarding vendor current activity and future plans and requirements for new vendor activity; share industry vendor insight on cost drivers, negotiation levers, competitors, and trends. Facilitates upfront engagement and initial planning with business units for ongoing renewals and new agreements. Review vendor portfolio annually with business units covering overall vendor activity volumes, financia...