- Lead contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and conditions that align with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
- Track and manage vendor-related budgets, ensuring accurate billing and timely disbursements. Analyze financial performance and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising service quality.
Vendor Selection and Evaluation
- Research and identify potential new vendors capable of delivering high-quality services at competitive prices.
- Conduct thorough evaluations of potential vendors and present well-supported recommendations to senior management.
- Continuously assess existing vendors to ensure they meet evolving organizational needs and performance standards.
- Utilize feedback from internal stakeholders to drive enhancements in vendor services and performance.
Business Development
- Analyze gaps and opportunities in the Thomas Marketing Services offerings, and identify new and modified products to meet client needs.
- Identify internal and external resource options to deliver new programs with consistent quality and efficient use of resources.
- Establish and regularly utilize a data-driven framework to measure vendor performance in introducing new marketing offerings, focusing on enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
Qualifications :
- 5-8+ years of experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and business development, ideally in a B2B environment.
- Proven track record of successfully managing multiple, varied vendors and programs in a fast-paced environment.
- Extensive experience developing financial models.
- Proven track record of working autonomously to own and drive improvement from vendor teams and identify and close new relationships.
- Proven track record of collaborating and influencing cross-functionally.Strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to assess and measure programs and vendor performance using data-driven insights.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Strong grasp of business drivers and risk management techniques.
- Superior problem-solving abilities with a focus on quick and efficient resolution of disputes and issues.
- Proficient in using platforms such as Airtable, Asana, and Looker to analyze data, track vendor performance, and facilitate communication across teams.
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Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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