vendor manager

Ingram Micro

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Come join our team where you&rsquo;ll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let&rsquo;s shape tomorrow - it&rsquo;ll be a fun journey! 
 
The Vendor Business Manager - Emerging Business Group EBG sets the strategy by looking across the solution category and leveraging data insights to create multi-vendor go-to-market strategies to achieve outcomes aligned with our vendor and platform partners. They are responsible for the financial health of the EBG portfolio &amp; ensuring maximum usage of the platform by our vendor community to drive full engagement &amp; utilization of data insights &amp; value derived by Xvantage.
This VBM will be managing multiple vendor lines within the portfolio and regularly taking on new relationships.
Your role is to establish and nurture strong partnerships with newly onboarded emerging vendors, drive business growth, and ensure seamless cooperation to deliver outstanding solutions to our customers. The position requires exceptional negotiation skills, business acumen, and a deep understanding of the platform industry to drive successful vendor management and category success.
Key Responsibilities
<ul><li>Ultimate responsibility for the GTM strategy for the emerging vendor portfolio, including the sales, marketing, pricing, and inventory tactics to achieve Ingram Micro's plan for this set of vendors.
</li><li>Overall P&amp;L Responsibility requires strong financial acumen. (Financial modeling)
</li><li>Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, serving as the main point of contact for all vendor-related communications and activities
</li><li>Work with vendor(s) to identify growth opportunities, new product offerings, and potential strategic partnerships to expand the platform category's portfolio and market presence.
</li><li>Lead negotiations with vendors to secure favorable terms, pricing, and contractual agreements to support mutual success and enhance profitability.
</li><li>Report and inspect vendor performance to ensure both Ingram and vendors are achieving objectives.
</li><li>Coordinate with the supply chain team to ensure timely and accurate product delivery and inventory management.
</li><li>Work closely with Marketing to deliver marketing initiatives, promotions, and campaigns to drive business results.
</li><li>Apply knowledge of business insights and the marketplace to stay informed about market trends, customer needs, and emerging opportunities within the solutions category.
</li></ul>Knowledge &amp; Skills
<ul><li>Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills to foster strong vendor relationships.
</li><li>Strong business acumen with the ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities.
</li><li>Results-oriented mindset with a track record of achieving and exceeding business objectives.
</li><li>Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute vendor business plans.
</li><li>Customer-centric focus with a passion for delivering exceptional service and building strong customer relationships.
</li><li>Proactive and dynamic with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
</li><li>Travel may be required for vendor visits, industry events, and strategic meetings.
</li></ul>Requirements
<ul><li>Four-year college degree in Business, Marketing or a related field, MBA preferred (or additional relevant experience in a related field).
</li><li>Minimum five years functional experience including at least three years specific experience.
</li><li>Ability to make significant contribution to processes and systems.
</li><li>Ability to ingest and integrate inputs across technology, customers, and financials to independently deliver a comprehensive GTM plan for sales, marketing, and product/inventory planning.
</li></ul>The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $88,700.00 - $150,800.00 per year.
The ranges above reflect the potential annual base pay across the U.S. for all roles; the applicable base pay range will depend on the candidate&rsquo;s primary work location, pay grade, and variable compensation plan. Individual base pay within each range depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time of hire. New hires starting base pay generally falls in the bottom half (between the minimum and midpoint) of a pay range.
At Ingram Micro certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives and long-term incentives. These awards are allocated based on position level and individual performance. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others.
This is not a complete listing of the job duties. It&rsquo;s a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all these duties.
Please be prepared to pass a drug test and successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.
Ingram Micro Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.</div>

Vendor Business Manager - EBG

Decima International

<div><div>Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International's founders established a simple yet powerful formula:

Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards.</div><div>
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<div><div><div><div>We are seeking a Procurement Operations Manager (Procurement/Expediting) to support hyperscale data center construction projects in a PMC /owner's representative capacity.

This role focuses on active expediting, vendor engagement, recovery planning, and delivery risk management for critical equipment and procurement packages.

RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul>
<li>Maintain factory production schedules for all critical long-lead items and monitor vendor progress against those schedules on a regular cadence - not only when a delivery is flagged as at risk.</li>
<li>Actively expedite at-risk equipment and procurement packages.</li>
<li>Make direct vendor calls to confirm progress and commitments.</li>
<li>Conduct factory visits to verify production and delivery status.</li>
<li>Identify procurement risks before they impact project milestones.</li>
<li>Develop recovery plans for delayed or at-risk deliveries.</li>
<li>Escalate delivery risks directly to vendor leadership.</li>
<li>Present recovery positions and recommendations to the owner.</li>
<li>Track purchase orders, supplier commitments, and delivery milestones.</li>
<li>Coordinate with vendors, project teams, GC, and owner stakeholders.</li>
<li>Maintain expediting logs, recovery trackers, and risk registers.</li>
<li>Support procurement reporting, lookaheads, and leadership updates.</li>
<li>Drive closure of open supplier actions and delivery commitments.</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS

Required qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related fields.</li>
<li>7+ years of procurement, expediting, or supplier management experience.</li>
<li>Experience actively expediting equipment or material deliveries.</li>
<li>Experience making direct vendor calls to confirm schedule commitments.</li>
<li>Experience conducting factory visits or supplier progress reviews.</li>
<li>Experience developing recovery plans for at-risk deliveries.</li>
<li>Experience escalating delivery risks to vendor leadership.</li>
<li>Ability to present delivery recovery positions to owner stakeholders.</li>
<li>Experience managing multiple active purchase orders across packages.</li>
<li>Experience working on large capital construction or infrastructure programs.</li>
<li>Strong documentation, follow-up, communication, and issue-resolution skills.</li>
</ul>
Preferred qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Experience managing 40+ active purchase orders simultaneously.</li>
<li>Experience supporting hyperscale data center or mission-critical projects.</li>
<li>Experience in a PMC, owner's representative, developer, or client-side environment.</li>
<li>Experience with critical electrical, mechanical, or technology equipment packages.</li>
<li>Familiarity with factory production schedules and supplier reporting.</li>
<li>Experience with Procore, Oracle Unifier, SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Smartsheet, or Power BI.</li>
</ul>
POSITION DETAILS
<ul>
<li>Location (On-site):</li>
<li>Corsicana, Texas</li>
<li>Sweetwater, Texas</li>
<li>Position: Procurement Operations Manager, Procurement/Expediting</li>
<li>Position Classification: Salary-based full-time hours</li>
<li>Current work permit required. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered)</li>
</ul>
PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS
<ul>
<li>Microsoft Project</li>
<li>Microsoft Office</li>
<li>Microsoft 365</li></ul> 

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</div></div></div></div></div><div>Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to the safety and well-being of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.</div></div>

Procurement Operations Manager, Procurement/Expediting (On-site) - Corsicana, TX, or Sweetwater, TX

DICETEK LLC

<div>Job Purpose
To apply for this role, it is essential to have in-depth understanding and experience in Insurance (covering Medical &amp; Life, Credit Life, General, Financial lines, Trade Finance and brokers engagements).
The Sourcing Manager (reporting to the Business Sourcing Senior Manager) is responsible for the Group insurance including international. The Sourcing Manager will be executing strategic sourcing initiatives for specific categories (Insurance) to drive cost efficiencies, supplier performance, and category management excellence. This role focuses on managing vendor relationships, negotiating favourable terms, and ensuring compliance with sourcing policies and regulations. The Manager also optimizes sourcing operations and delivers value through supplier relationships. 
Experiences
<ul><li>Successful, multi-year track record in a sourcing organization is an advantage.</li><li>3 to 5 years&rsquo; experience in Insurance &amp; brokers relation 
</li></ul> 
Knowledge &amp; Skills<ul><li>Technical skills: problem-solving and analytical skills, negotiations skills, clear understanding of S2C cycle and drivers of costs savings / efficiency in Insurance.</li><li>Managerial skills: project management, negotiating skills, organized and detail oriented, quick learner.</li></ul> 
Education<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree</li><li>Certificate or master&rsquo;s degree in insurance
</li><li>CIPS level 3 , Level 4 or higher preferred</li></ul> 
Main Tasks<ul><li>Leads the vendor selection and negotiation process; establishes and maintains contractual and business relationships with the vendors; monitors contract compliance Drive negotiations with individual vendors to ensure cost savings objectives while maintaining supply quality</li><li>Drive annual productivity improvements in each spend category. Develop, champion, and ensure implementation of ideas that will optimize Company's total cost year-over year for assigned spend categories</li><li>Ensure strategies are implemented and reductions secured according to implementation plans. Contract compliance will be actively monitored by the Sourcing Manager and when required, the Sourcing Manager will work with business unit leadership to address noncompliance issues</li><li>Develop, implement, and monitor business unit satisfaction with key suppliers and the support/responsiveness of the centre purchasing activity for assigned leverage commodities. Develop expertise in the assigned spend categories for the assigned market and category</li><li>Identifying and communicating new technologies and solutions to Company's key problems in the assigned spend areas. Be the first line of contact with suppliers</li><li>Identify/define sourcing best practices both within and external to Company and work with key stakeholders to ensure that those best practices are widely adopted by Company's Groups, segments and subsidiaries. Regularly exchange best practice with counterparts across Group Locations</li></ul></div>

Sourcing Category Manager – Insurance

Lulusar

About LulusarLulusar is a vertically integrated apparel brand that leverages technology and an agile supply chain to deliver high-quality fashion products at scale. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented professionals to join our team.Position OverviewWe are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Manager Embroidery who will be responsible for managing end-to-end embroidery operations, including vendor management, production planning, quality control, and timely order execution. The role ensures embroidery developments and bulk production are completed according to approved standards, delivery timelines, and cost targets while maintaining seamless coordination with cross-functional teams and external vendors.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee complete multi-head and puff embroidery operations.</li><li>Manage outsourced embroidery vendors and subcontractors efficiently.</li><li>Plan and allocate embroidery orders according to vendor capacity and machine capability.</li><li>Ensure timely achievement of production targets while maintaining premium quality standards.</li><li>Ensure timely completion of daily developments and submissions to Head Office.</li><li>Monitor embroidery quality and minimize rejections and production losses.</li><li>Identify and resolve embroidery defects, including thread breakage, tension issues, puckering, and design misalignment.</li><li>Ensure all vendor corrections and replacements are completed without impacting delivery timelines. Develop cost-effective embroidery sourcing solutions aligned with business objectives.</li><li>Audit and verify vendor invoices based on stitch counts and approved costing structures.</li><li>Coordinate closely with Design, Production, IE, and Merchandising teams to ensure smooth workflow execution.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.</li><li>2&ndash;4 years of experience in embroidery production, vendor management, or apparel manufacturing.</li><li>Knowledge of embroidery processes and production workflows.</li><li>Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li></ul>Interested candidates can drop their resumes at hr@intermodabrands.coms. Don't forget to mention the position title in the subject line.Pay: Rs100,000.00 - Rs140,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Assistant Manager Embroidery

Service bazaar

The Procurement Officer shall be responsible for managing procurement activities across assigned business units, ensuring timely sourcing, cost optimization, quality control, vendor management, and uninterrupted operational supply. The role requires strong negotiation capability, bulk purchasing experience, and effective supplier relationship management.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProcurement &amp; Purchasing<ul><li>Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned business units.Source and procure food, beverages, caf&eacute; supplies, operational materials, equipment, and consumables.Execute bulk purchasing strategies to achieve cost efficiency and operational continuity.Ensure timely purchasing to avoid stock shortages and operational disruption.Compare quotations and obtain competitive pricing.Vendor Management</li><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.</li><li>Identify and onboard reliable vendors and alternate suppliers.</li><li>Conduct vendor evaluations based on pricing, quality, service, and delivery performance.</li><li>Manage vendor negotiations to secure favorable commercial terms.</li><li>Resolve supplier-related issues and maintain procurement standards.</li></ul>Cost Control &amp; Negotiation<ul><li>Demonstrate strong bargaining and negotiation skills.</li><li>Monitor market rates and pricing trends.</li><li>Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.</li><li>Maintain procurement budgets and purchase controls.</li></ul>Inventory &amp; Coordination<ul><li>Coordinate with operations teams to forecast purchasing requirements.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and replenish stock accordingly.</li><li>Ensure proper documentation and purchase records.</li><li>Support inventory planning and stock optimization.</li></ul>Compliance &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Prepare procurement reports and purchase summaries.</li><li>Maintain records of quotations, purchase orders, invoices, and vendor details.</li><li>Ensure procurement activities comply with company procedures and approval matrix.</li></ul>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationMinimum Intermediate (Higher Secondary School Certificate). Additional certification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field shall be preferred.Experience<ul><li>Minimum 5&ndash;6 years of proven experience in Procurement / Purchasing.</li><li>Mandatory experience in Dine-In Restaurant and/or Coffee Caf&eacute; procurement.</li><li>Strong experience in bulk purchasing and high-volume procurement operations.</li><li>Proven experience in vendor management and supplier negotiations.</li><li>Experience handling multiple vendors and operational purchasing cycles.</li></ul>SKILLS &amp; COMPETENCIES<ul><li>Strong bargaining and negotiation skills</li><li>Vendor relationship management</li><li>Procurement planning and execution</li><li>Cost analysis and budget awareness</li><li>Inventory coordination</li><li>Communication and reporting skills</li><li>Market awareness and sourcing capability</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines</li></ul>WORKING HOURS &amp; OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>Duty Hours: 10 Hours Per Day - (Sunday Off)</li><li>Employees shall remain available throughout assigned working hours.</li><li>Candidate shall demonstrate flexibility to manage procurement requirements based on operational needs.</li><li>Timely market visits, purchasing completion, and coordination with operations teams shall be mandatory.</li></ul>OTHER REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>Candidate must possess own motorcycle/bike for procurement and market visits.</li><li>Valid driving license shall be preferred.</li><li>Willingness to travel for procurement activities.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple procurement requests simultaneously.</li></ul>To Apply on WhatsApp with your CV: 03379929107 or Email your CV on careersaabanservices@gmail.com with the subject &quot;Procurement Officer&quot;Pay: Rs35,000.00 - Rs40,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Procurement Officer

ABC Carolinas Chapter

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Summary</h3>
The Events &amp; Operational Marketing Manager is a dynamic, multi-faceted role responsible for driving the execution of ABC Carolinas&rsquo; major flagship events, ensuring chapter-wide data integrity, and serving as the primary hub for marketing operations. 
This individual will serve as the chapter's premier event strategist, guiding all regional event execution while managing the database (CRM) to maintain &quot;clean and clear&quot; information. Additionally, they will act as the traffic controller for all marketing initiatives, managing third-party creative vendors, enforcing brand standards, and ensuring all contract fulfillment is executed flawlessly. 
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Responsibilities</h3>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">1. Event Strategy &amp; Management (Approx. 40%)</h4>
<ul><li>Flagship Event Execution: Plan, execute, and manage all large-scale, chapter-wide flagship events from conception to completion (e.g., annual conferences, major summits, excellence awards).</li>
<li>Chapter-Wide Guidance: Serve as the central advisor for all regional or micro-events, establishing standard operating procedures, timelines, and guiding other chapter staff to ensure execution consistency across the Carolinas.</li>
<li>Vendor &amp; Venue Relations: Negotiate venue contracts, manage master accounts, and handle on-site logistics to ensure high-quality delivery within budget.</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">2. CRM &amp; Data Integrity &ndash; Specialist (Approx. 30%)</h4>
<ul><li>Database Management: Oversee the daily input, management, and hygiene of the chapter&rsquo;s CRM system to ensure membership records and event data are pristine.</li>
<li>Reporting &amp; Analytics: Build, pull, and analyze custom reports for leadership to track event attendance patterns, demographic shifts, and membership engagement metrics.</li>
<li>Process Improvement: Establish clean data-entry protocols for the chapter team to prevent duplicate or fragmented records, keeping system data reliable and clear.</li></ul> 
 
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">3. Marketing Hub &amp; Vendor Accountability (Approx. 30%)</h4>
<ul><li>Traffic Control: Serve as the central clearinghouse for all internal chapter marketing requests, organizing needs into clear creative briefs for our third-party marketing agency.</li>
<li>Quality Control &amp; Proofing: Review all collateral, graphics, digital newsletters, and web updates provided by the third-party agency. Actively issue corrections and feedback to ensure total accuracy and brand alignment.</li>
<li>Vendor Accountability: Monitor third-party contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) to guarantee that external vendors and sponsors are fulfilling their promotional duties on time.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications &amp; Skills</h3>
<ul><li>Experience: 5+ years of experience in high-level event planning and project management, preferably within a member association, non-profit, or the construction/building industry.</li>
<li>CRM Proficiency: Proven experience working with CRM databases with a passion for data hygiene and reporting.</li>
<li>Vendor Management: Strong background in managing external creative agencies, printers, or digital marketing teams, with a proven ability to enforce deadlines and quality standards.</li>
<li>Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable directing internal staff on event protocols and being assertive yet professional with external partners.</li>
<li>Attributes: Highly organized, detail-obsessed, and capable of seamlessly pivoting from creative event design to analytical database troubleshooting.</li></ul></div>

Events and Marketing Manager

Bupa

<div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description</h4><div> 
Role Purpose:
1-Procurement Execution:
<ul><li>Implement procurement plans to optimize the acquisition process.</li>
<li>Execute the end-to-end procurement process and manage purchase orders and timely delivery.</li> 
</ul>2-Vendor Collaboration:
<ul><li>Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring adherence to negotiated terms and agreements.</li>
<li>Liaise with suppliers to ensure adherence to contracts and service levels</li>
<li>Maintain vendor records and communication logs.</li> 
</ul>3-Sourcing Support:
<ul><li>Conduct basic supplier research and assist in identifying qualified vendors for assigned categories.</li>
<li>Provide input and support in strategic sourcing initiatives.</li>
<li>Sourcing for regional vendors to cut down lead times and ensuring deliveries of goods or services.</li> 
</ul>4-Compliance and Risk Mitigation:
<ul><li>Ensure procurement activities align with relevant regulations and internal policies.</li>
<li>Collaborate with relevant teams to identify and mitigate risks associated with the procurement process.</li>
<li>Ensure procurement practices meet internal policies and external regulations.</li> 
</ul>5-Cross-functional Collaboration:
<ul><li>Support internal stakeholders in demand planning for forecasted purchases.</li>
<li>Collaborate with other departments for procurement needs, aligning with planning and operational requirements.</li> 
</ul>6-Reporting and Analysis:
<ul><li>Generate reports on procurement metrics, cost savings, and vendor performance.</li>
<li>Assist in identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.</li></ul> 

</div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Skills</h4><div> 
<ul><li>Procurement Knowledge</li>
<li>Negotiation Skills</li>
<li>Vendor Management</li>
<li>Analytical Skills</li>
<li>Communication Skills</li>
<li>Collaboration</li>
<li>Problem-Solving</li>
<li>Attention to Details</li>
<li>Ethical Conduct</li>
<li>Continuous Learning</li></ul> 
</div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Education</h4>
<div>Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Bio-Medical engineering, pharmacy or a related field</div></div>

Procurement

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