Senior Procurement Manager to oversee and establish the strategy behind vendor relations, compliance, and negotiations

Our large, enterprise client is seeking a Senior Procurement/ Vendor Manager to oversee and establish the strategy behind vendor relations, compliance, and negotiations.

This is an initial 6-month contract to start with a possibility of renewal. The successful candidate can work % remote.

Must-Haves:

• 6+ years of experience in procurement and vendor management
• Experience managing vendor relationships
• Experience managing vendor compliance and strategically establishing KPIs
• Strong vendor/stakeholder facilitation and strategic contract negotiation/evaluation skills

Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for facility leases and services
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand Facilities requirements
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure service quality and performance
• Negotiate leases and contracts to achieve cost-effective solutions
• Optimize spend while maintaining service standards and quality
• Provide support in other procurement categories as needed