Vendor Manager

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director, Vendor Management, the Vendor Manager is responsible managing all aspects of the post-award subcontracting process. The Vendor Manager will ensure subcontractors meet performance, quality and compliance standards while mitigating risks and controlling costs. The role involves close coordination with project managers, procurement teams, legal, stakeholders and senior leadership to align subcontracts with project goals and timelines. Vendors also ensure compliance with federal, state and industry regulations maintaining accurate documentation and reporting.

Education & Experience

Required :

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, supply chain management, Engineering; OR equivalent experience
• 5+ years' experience in subcontract management or procurement
• Proven ability to manage multiple subcontracts and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working on and influencing teams to produce desired outcomes
• Experience working with operational planning at the department, division, or company-wide levels with a focus on developing performance metrics and tracking outcomes against objectives

Preferred :

Key Responsibilities

Competencies

Communication / People Skills : Clearly presents information through spoken or written communication; effectively reads others and adapts communication patterns to multiple individual styles; demonstrates ability to influence or persuade others in positive or negative circumstances; ability to listen critically for relevant information; clearly demonstrate respect for others.

Computer Literacy : Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.

Coping / Flexibility : Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach is required.

Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative : Critical thinker with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources.

Information Management : Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicates clearly, and draws sound conclusions.

High Intensity Environment : Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with multiple activities occurring simultaneously while maintaining focus and control of workflow.

Multi-Tasking / Time Management : Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment.

Organizational Skills : Detail-oriented; ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources.

Team-Building / Team Player : Ability to influence the actions and opinions of others in a positive direction and build group commitment; adapt to different styles; listen critically; collaborate.

Technical Skills : Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint; ability to function without direction to produce outcomes within timelines; proficiency with statistical analysis, project management skills, data analysis, benchmarking, and quality improvement concepts; collaboration skills and team-oriented approach; presentations and meeting facilitation skills.

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