vendor manager

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2><div>
Amazon.com is looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working, and detail-oriented candidate to join the Home Improvement Vendor Management team. The Senior Vendor Manager will work across all functional retail areas to grow and improve their business. 
 
Key job responsibilities 
The Amazon Home Improvement team is looking for a dynamic Senior Vendor Manager to join our team. Being part of Home Improvement means partnering with a passionate group of retail leaders who set a high bar for success in an ever-changing environment. The Senior Vendor Manager will be responsible for building and managing a business, including creating, negotiating, and maintaining strong vendor relationships; innovating how we connect with and add value for customers; owning and driving the P&amp;L (including reporting, unit, revenue, and margin growth); and working with stakeholder teams to deliver a better customer experience every day. 
 
We are looking for a Senior Vendor Manager (SVM) to be a true Home Improvement Customer and category advocate within Amazon, with proven analytical capabilities, high attention to detail, and the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task. You must be an effective negotiator, leader and communicator in working with some of Amazon&rsquo;s most important partners and vendors, as well as with internal cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for retail, a high level of flexibility and commitment. The successful Senior Vendor Manager must be able to: 
 
<ul><li>Define a strategy for the business and break it down into actionable goals</li><li>Understand drivers and opportunities of the category P&amp;L</li><li>Create and Manage relationships with vendors</li><li>Institute best practices and processes which can be replicated across all categories</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree</li><li>5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience</li><li>Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration</li><li>Experience using data to influence business decisions</li><li>Experience with business analysis and P&amp;L management</li><li>5+ years of with Excel experience</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>MBA</li><li>Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams</li><li>Experience presenting to senior leadership</li><li>sage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices.</li><li>Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experiences.</li></ul> 
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 
 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. 
USA, WA, Seattle - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually</div>

Senior Vendor Manager, Home Improvement

Amazon

<div>
 
 Description
 
 
 
 Interested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers think about grocery? The MENA Grocery team (UFG) is offering a role to own building new business from ground Zero. We are seeking a self-starter who can quickly familiarize themselves with this fast-paced environment, build relationships/trust with cross-functional teams, and assume ownership within the program which will require understanding of complex business/Tech/Ops processes at Amazon and our partners and devising an optimal engagement model. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. High judgment, analytical talent and good document writing skills with concise communication are essential to success in this role.
 
 
 In this role, You will influence internal and external stakeholders and leadership to buy in to your strategic direction, build a buying and sourcing strategy for a new category while ensuring flawless execution and continuously analyzing key metrics to drive improvements for your business.
 
 
 The VM will be responsible for building relationships with vendors, adding selection, managing category profitability, optimizing pricing, and developing their team. The best candidate will have a broad skill set including leadership development, analytical horsepower, excellent business judgment, strong vendor management and negotiations skills, deep curiosity about how things work, and a passion for creating a world class shopping experience for our customers. The position requires a leader who can work autonomously in a fast paced, highly demanding and ambiguous environment.
 
 
 The successful candidate would possess great business judgment, with a track record of strong project delivery, commercial negotiations and relationship management along with deep analytical acumen. Additionally, this position involves working with multiple stakeholders (marketing, marketplace, legal, supply chain, operations among others).
 
 
 The position requires a leader who can work autonomously in a fast paced, highly demanding and ambiguous environment. The successful candidate would possess great business judgment, with a track record of strong project delivery, commercial negotiations and relationship management along with deep analytical acumen. Additionally, this position involves working with multiple stakeholders (marketing, marketplace, legal, supply chain, operations among others).
 
 
 Key job responsibilities
 
 
 This is an external facing role with close collaboration with external vendors to build seasonal selection and long shelf-life Fresh/Frozen space. The role has potential to build Amazon Ultra-Fast-Grocery (UFG) Retail business from scratch, define SOP for scaling the business on long term.
 
 
  Support Category leader to drive business opportunities for the organization
 
 
  Negotiations- Build strategic partnership, align and close a end to end vendor relationship and terms of trade, operating model contracts from long shelf-life Fresh &amp; Frozen vendors (F&amp;V, Dairy, Poultry, Ice-cream etc.)
 
 
  Build the annual seasonal portfolio to drive continuous traffic and engagement to the store-front
 
 
  Identify automation opportunities to offer scalable solutions, improve all key inputs metrics such as Selection, profitability, Pricing, Availability
 
 
  Post launches, Own the P&amp;L for hitting top and bottom-line targets and drive projects to improve profitability with critical stakeholders (Vendor, Ops, Advertising)
 
 
  Define selection assortment, continuously refine the mix at dark store level to reduce shrinkages &amp; improve CX
 
 
  Source deals during Tier 1 &amp; Tier 2 events to ensure we continue to offer value to our Prime Customers
 
 
  Ensure content quality is best in class to improve conversion
 
 
  Negotiate marketing funds from vendors for category visibility during BAU/Events.
 
 
  Prepare, Pitch &amp; close Annual JBP with vendors.
 
 
  MBR / QBR with vendors on performance &amp; improvement
 
 
  Partner with Retail Category team to ensure UFG ask is part of Annual Retail JBP for common vendors
 
 
 A day in the life
 
 
 This is a startup role and require you to deal with high level of ambiguity.
 
 
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field
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 8+years of experience in vendor management, category management, retail buying, or account management
 </li>
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 Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
 </li>
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 Experience managing selection, pricing, availability, and vendor performance metrics
 </li>
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 Strong analytical and Excel skills; ability to drive insights from data
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 Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Experience in e-commerce, grocery, or FMCG industries
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 Proficiency in SQL, Tableau, or other data tools
 </li>
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 Master&rsquo;s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
 
 
 
 
 Company
 
 - Souq.com for E-Commerce LLC
 
 
 Job ID: A3119789
</div>

Sr. Vendor Manager - Strategic initiatives

GM Financial

<div>Why General Motors Insurance?
At General Motors Insurance, we are building an Insurtech business that will reinvent auto insurance. We are fully owned and backed by auto industry leaders General Motors and GM Financial.
This is a truly unique opportunity to join at the foundational stage of a start-up leading the transformation of the auto insurance experience.
GM has the largest connected vehicle fleet worldwide. In the US alone, there are currently 9M+ connected GM vehicles on the road and that number is projected to triple in the next 10 years. More than that, the OnStar system currently has access to over 900 data points from the vehicle. This surge in information about vehicles and how they are driven will revolutionize auto insurance. This disruption is backed by the bold GM vision of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. We are serious about the safety and financial security of our customers.
This position will be posted until filled.</div>
 <div>The Claims Vendor Strategy Manager is responsible for directing the work of vendor analysts related to the governance, oversight and support of vendor activities to achieve the goals and objects of General Motors Insurance. This position works with internal stakeholders and external vendors to oversee regulatory and contractual obligations are met. The Vendor Strategy Manager ensures all applicable department and global policy requirements are met. This position will also be responsible for maintaining strategic relationships with vendor partners to assist with achieving desired department results. This position will be responsible for building out the capabilities and staffing needed to support the growth plans and ongoing maintenance of General Motors Insurance.
In this role you will:
<ul><li>﻿Responsible for interviewing, hiring, evaluating and directing the work of direct reports
</li><li>Develop goals and objectives for direct reports that align with General Motors Insurance key results
</li><li>Provide information regarding contract expirations and renewal schedules
</li><li>Maintain relationships with vendors to gather information needed for due diligence, risk assessments, and any other ongoing monitoring required
</li><li>Champion strong interpersonal relationships with business partners and work with internal stakeholders to support vendor oversight requirements, strategic needs, analysis, and other processes
</li><li>Work with vendor and internal stakeholders to ensure ongoing vendor monitoring activities are documented in accordance with company policy and procedures
</li><li>Perform reviews and analysis of executed vendor agreements to ensure service level compliance and other contractual commitments are satisfied
</li><li>Ensures vendor relationships and performance contribute to General Motors Insurance strategy
</li><li>Ensure the team resolves vendor disputes or issues quickly and efficiently
</li><li>Maintain required data on vendors to provide full picture of our vendor landscape, including information on vendor contracts, risks, due diligence, business owners, and products/services purchased
</li><li>Ensure accurate data on vendors resides in system of record
</li><li>Manage special projects and other duties as assigned
</li><li>Proactively identify and recommend vendor solutions and technologies to leadership that further enhance the customer or employee experience in line with General Motors strategies and goals</li></ul></div>
 <div>What makes you an ideal candidate:
<ul><li>﻿Must be familiar with vendor management and relationship concepts, practices, and procedures
</li><li>Ownership mentality with a deep sense of accountability over results
</li><li>A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required
</li><li>Ability to perform comprehensive analysis on costs and benefits of project proposals and outsourcing activities
</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects
</li><li>Ability to lead and delegate appropriately
</li><li>Ability to make independent decisions
</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels of an organization (verbal and written) on a regular basis
</li><li>Proven analytical skills and strategic thinking
</li><li>Excellent organizational skills a must
</li>Must be skilled and highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 
<li>
</li></ul>Work Experience &amp; Education
<ul><li>4+ years of Insurance or financial services industry experience required
</li><li>2+ years of experience in a Vendor Management department or functionally related area handling vendor partnerships required
</li><li>4+ years of experience in claims, preferably auto claims preferred
</li><li>3+ years of claims leadership experience preferred
</li><li>High School Diploma or equivalent required
</li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or 4+ years of experience in the field or in a related area preferred 
<li>
</li></ul>What We Offer : Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.
Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture &mdash; an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work &mdash; we thrive.
Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility.
Work Life Balance: 100% remote
This position is not open to agency submissions
#LI-remote #LI-CR1 #gmfjobs 
The base range for this role is: $96.000-$177.500
At GM Financial, we strive for transparency in all aspects of our business, including pay equity. This is the GM Financial pay range for this role and job level. The exact salary and compensation will vary based on factors like knowledge, skills, experience, and education.
This role is eligible to participate in a performance-based incentive plan. Full time employees are eligible to participate in health benefits on day one of employment.</div>

Claims Vendor Strategy Manager - General Motors Insurance

<div>Job Description:
<div>
AXA Group</div><div></div><div> 
As one of the world&rsquo;s leading insurance companies, AXA serves 93 million customers with more than 145,000 employees in 51 countries. With its mission of acting for human progress by protecting what matters, its people strategy, &ldquo;Care &amp; Dare&rdquo;, ensures that what is valuable to employees, customers, and society is protected with an empathetic approach; by fostering innovation, courage, and a development-oriented mindset. By evolving from a claim payer into a true customer partner, AXA helps people see the future with confidence, not risk; continuously advancing its technologies with a commitment to shaping the future of insurance, fighting climate change, improving access to healthcare services, supporting economic development, and contributing to the production of scientific knowledge.</div><div></div><div> 
AXA T&uuml;rkiye</div><div> 
As AXA T&uuml;rkiye, united by the One AXA spirit and recognized for its bold moves in the industry, our culture is built on thinking differently, pursuing innovation, and putting people at the center. Guided by the belief that everyone at AXA has talent &mdash; each with their own potential &mdash; our AXA Employee Experience Journey is fundamentally shaped by talent management.</div>
Through our human resources strategy&mdash;which we define as a holistic approach to talent, placing the employee at the center of the entire journey&mdash;we provide a personalized experience for everyone.
With practices that simplify, digitalize, and enhance employee experience, we support our people in discovering their strengths, realizing their potential, taking ownership of their development, shaping their work and careers, and progressing confidently with the pride of being part of AXA.
Aligned with our talent acquisition strategy that states &ldquo;We hire for AXA, not for the position,&rdquo; our goal is not only to meet the human resource needs we search for, but also we grow with people who embrace leadership at every level and shape their own career paths &mdash; nurturing leaders from within our own organization.
At AXA T&uuml;rkiye, we create inclusive environments where everyone feels they truly belong, regardless of gender, race, age, or other differences. We foster a working culture that enriches diversity and overcomes challenges together; we offer opportunities that allow each employee to contribute to society, the environment, and their own personal development. From the very beginning of our recruitment processes, we adopt an unbiased approach to ensure everyone is evaluated with equal opportunities.<div>
Are you ready to get to know us better on this journey where sustainable development and growth open new doors &mdash; and where you can set your own pace and direction?</div><div></div><div> 
Competencies We Expect in Our New Team Member</div> 
<div></div><ul><li>
End‑to‑end management of all stakeholders within the claims ecosystem (service providers, surveyors, spare parts suppliers, lawyers, medical experts, investigators, etc.)</li><li>
Defining provider selection criteria, onboarding new providers, and optimizing the existing network</li><li>
Monitoring service provider performance, tracking KPIs/SLAs, and developing performance improvement plans</li><li>
Coordinating and optimizing provider workloads in close collaboration with regional claims teams</li><li>
Developing projects that enhance service quality and drive cost optimization, and managing strategic initiatives aligned with the budget plan</li><li>
Analyzing risks and opportunities by tracking market trends, pricing structures, and supplier developments</li><li>
Identifying and implementing transformation needs within the operating model</li><li>
Collaborating with IT and data providers to ensure the accuracy and continuity of data flows used for analysis</li><li>
Conducting comprehensive data analyses to support strategic decision‑making processes</li><li>
Managing the procurement team, assigning responsibilities, and supporting competency development</li><li>
Must have a valid work permit in Turkey</li></ul><div></div> 
Areas Where You Will Create Impact 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree</li><li>
Preferably strong written and verbal communication skills in English</li><li>
Minimum of 8 years of experience in the automotive sector in areas such as after‑sales business development or dealer network development/management</li><li>
Strong strategic mindset and high analytical thinking ability</li><li>
Experienced in understanding, interpreting, and transforming data into business decisions</li><li>
Previously managed dealership/service networks and carried out improvement projects</li><li>
Strong communication and relationship management skills</li><li>
Proactive, solution‑ and result‑oriented</li></ul> 
What We Offer at AXA T&uuml;rkiye<ul><li>Performance-Based Bonus</li><li>Employer-Contributed Private Pension System</li><li>Employee Discounted Share Purchase Program (Shareplan)</li><li>Private Health Insurance including psychological support coverage</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Supplementary Health Insurance for spouses and children</li><li>Discounted OSS and TSS for mothers and fathers</li><li>Discounted auto, home, and personal accident insurance</li><li>Assigned company car</li><li>Meal Card</li><li>&ldquo;Your Choice&rdquo; Flexible Benefits Program</li><li>AXA Competency Academy (AYA)</li><li>️ Within our holistic Health and Well-being Program &ldquo;Take Care of Yourself&rdquo; we offer: medical check-ups for employees aged 40 and above, digital medical check-ups, home care services, AXA independent living support, AXA doctor consultation line, Employee Assistance Program (Psychological Counseling, Dental, Mini Check-Up, Psychiatric Treatments, and Supportive Health Services).</li><li>Under our &lsquo;Waits For You!&rsquo; platform, designed to support work&ndash;life balance, we provide additional support to our colleagues through a variety of leave types such as Birthday, &ldquo;Take Care of Yourself&rdquo;, Marriage, Report Card Day, Moving, Hourly Leave, Child Illness, Maternity and Paternity Leave. Additionally:</li><li>Flexibility for Mothers: Remote work until the baby turns 1 year old after maternity leave</li><li>Flexibility for New Parents: A half-day off each week for up to six months after returning from parental leave</li><li>Work From Home With Your New Pet: 3 days of remote work when adopting a new pet to support their adjustment.</li></ul>
✅ To create an innovative, flexible, and simple working environment, we bring together all our flexible practices under the &ldquo;YES!&rdquo; umbrella&mdash;such as Work Anywhere, Flexible Working Hours, Summer Flexibility, Year-End Break, and Your Time&mdash;ensuring a working model that supports work-life balance. 
Join AXA T&uuml;rkiye and make your mark on your career journey by setting your own direction and pace 
Visit our career website to learn more about AXA!</div>

Automotive Vendor Development Manager

Aligned Data Centers

<div>It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! 
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Senior Manager, Strategic Vendor Partnerships
Does the thought of joining one of the fastest-growing, privately held data center companies sound exciting to you? Do you enjoy collaborating with team members to drive and operate some of the industry&rsquo;s leading and most innovative infrastructure solutions?
At Aligned Data Centers, not only do we celebrate success across our platform, we celebrate the very teams that drive and support that success! Our culture is founded in passion, engineered from innovation, and driven by the pursuit of operational excellence. We are a company dedicated to driving positive change in the industry through continuous data center innovation, diversity and inclusion, and corporate sustainability.
We realize not only is providing a comprehensive benefits package important, but we also provide a generous 401k match with immediate vesting, free membership to Gympass which provides our employees a rich health and wellness benefit and competitive time off plan. Giving back and having fun is important to our team whether it be serving our communities or employee and customer events. Our Aligned DNA is what makes us unique and successful!
As part of our exciting growth, we are currently searching for a Senior Manager, Strategic Vendor Partnerships.
The Senior Manager, Strategic Vendor Partnerships is a high-impact, relationship-forward role at the intersection of business development and operational strategy. This individual will be the company's primary architect of our external contractor and service provider ecosystem &mdash; identifying, cultivating, and strategically aligning the right partners to the right projects at the right time. 
This is not a traditional business development role. While relationship-building is central to the function, equal weight is placed on the strategic organization, evaluation, and deployment of vendor partners across our growing project pipeline. The ideal candidate brings both a people-first mindset and a rigorous, system-oriented approach to managing a complex and evolving vendor landscape.
Vendor Relationship Development &amp; Bench Building<ul><li>
Proactively identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with General Contractors, Electrical and Mechanical Contractors, Construction Managers and Owner's Representatives, and Data Center Specialty Contractors.</li><li>
Develop and expand the company's bench of vetted, high-quality vendor partners across all relevant trade categories, with particular emphasis on Data Center-specific specialty providers (e.g., Hot Aisle Containment, Raised Access Flooring, Structural Data Hall Ceilings, and similar systems).</li><li>
Conduct regular face-to-face meetings, site visits, and trade engagements to deepen existing relationships and establish new ones &mdash; representing the company's brand and vision with professionalism and authority.</li><li>
Serve as the ongoing point of contact for vendor partners, maintaining trust and transparency throughout the project development lifecycle.</li></ul>
Strategic Vendor Tracking &amp; Project Alignment<ul><li>
Maintain a sophisticated, up-to-date vendor management system that captures each partner's core competencies, geographic footprint, available capacity, and project history.</li><li>
Track and evaluate project opportunities across the pipeline, proactively matching vendor capabilities to project requirements based on competency, capacity, geography, and fit.</li><li>
Provide well-reasoned, data-informed recommendations to project leadership on vendor selection and team composition for specific opportunities.</li><li>
Monitor vendor market dynamics, emerging specialty firms, and regional labor trends that may impact vendor availability or strategy.</li></ul>
Cross-Functional Collaboration &amp; Reporting<ul><li>
Collaborate closely with internal project management, development, and leadership teams to align vendor strategy with overall project execution goals.</li><li>
Develop and maintain clear reporting cadences and dashboards that give leadership real-time visibility into vendor bench strength, coverage gaps, and pipeline alignment.</li><li>
Flag capacity or coverage risks early and propose proactive strategies to close gaps.</li></ul>
QUALIFICATIONS
Required<ul><li>
8+ years of experience in construction, real estate development, vendor management, contractor relations, or a closely related field.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusted, long-term business relationships with contractors and service providers.</li><li>
Exceptional organizational skills with experience managing complex data sets, partner portfolios, or CRM/vendor tracking platforms.</li><li>
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to meet with vendor partners across the company's active and target geographies.</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communication skills; confident, credible, and personable in both first meetings and long-term partner engagements.</li></ul>
Preferred<ul><li>
Familiarity with the data center construction and development industry, including knowledge of specialty systems and key trades.</li><li>
Prior experience working with General Contractors, specialty subcontractors, or Owner's Representatives in a development or program management environment.</li><li>
Experience with vendor management systems, CRM platforms, or custom tracking tools used to evaluate and recommend partners at scale.</li><li>
Understanding of regional construction labor markets and contractor capacity dynamics across major U.S. data center markets.</li></ul>
WHAT WILL DRIVE SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE
Candidates who thrive in this position will bring a distinct combination of hustle and discipline. The following attributes are as important to us as any line on a resume:
Grit &amp; Dedication
This role requires persistence. Building a best-in-class vendor bench takes consistent effort over time &mdash; not a single campaign.
People Magnetism
You genuinely enjoy meeting people and building relationships &mdash; not because it's in the job description, but because it's in your nature.
Comfort with Road Time
Face-to-face relationship building is a core part of this role, not an occasional ask. You're comfortable and energized by regular travel to meet partners.
Strategic Organization
Your organizational discipline is as sharp as your interpersonal skills. You can manage a complex vendor ecosystem and deliver the right recommendation at the right moment.
COMPETENCIES:<ul><li>
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.</li><li>
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.</li><li>
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.</li><li>
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.</li><li>
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.</li><li>
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.</li><li>
Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.</li><li>
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.</li><li>
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths &amp; weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.</li><li>
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.</li><li>
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.</li><li>
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.</li></ul>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:<ul><li>
Frequently required to stand</li><li>
Frequently required to walk</li><li>
Frequently required to sit</li><li>
Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity</li><li>
Continually required to talk or hear</li><li>
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (Select applicable: very quiet; quiet; moderate; loud; very loud)</li></ul>
COMPENSATION: 
BENEFITS &amp; PERKS:
Aligned Data Centers is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. Eligible employees have access to:<ul><li>
Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants. FSAs offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings.</li><li>
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match</li><li>
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay</li><li>
Company-Sponsored Insurance: Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)</li><li>
Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage</li><li>
Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives</li></ul> 
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management&rsquo;s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 
At Aligned, we are committed to transparency and fostering a positive employee experience from your very first interaction with us. In compliance with Illinois pay disclosure requirements, when you join Aligned, you&rsquo;ll have access to the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, short and long disability, life insurance and other voluntary benefits, 401k with employer match, bonus opportunities, paid time off, wellness benefits and professional development opportunities, all designed to support your well-being and career growth. We want you to have a clear understanding of what we offer, so you can make informed decisions about your future with us. 
Aligned is equally committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. We ensure that all applicants and team members are considered for employment, advancement, and all other employment-related matters without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 
If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job due to a disability or medical condition, please contact our People &amp; Culture team. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable laws. Aligned will make reasonable accommodations where necessary to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.</div>

Senior Manager, Strategic Vendor Partnerships

Care Access

<div><div>About Care Access

Care Access is working to make the future of health better for all. With hundreds of research locations, mobile clinics, and clinicians across the globe, we bring world-class research and health services directly to communities that often face barriers to care. We are dedicated to ensuring that every person has the opportunity to understand their health, access the care they need, and contribute to the medical breakthroughs of tomorrow.

With programs like Future of Medicine, which makes advanced health screenings and research opportunities accessible to communities worldwide, and Difference Makers, which supports local leaders to expand their community health and wellbeing efforts, we put people at the heart of medical progress. Through partnerships, technology, and perseverance, we are reimagining how clinical research and health services reach the world. Together, we are building a future of health that is better and more accessible for all.

To learn more about Care Access, visit www.CareAccess.com.</div><div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
How This Role Makes a Difference</h3>
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Reporting to the Director of Study Feasibility &amp; Clinical Partnerships, the Vendor Acquisition &amp; Contracting Manager plays a critical role in identification, sourcing, qualification, onboarding, negotiation, and management of vendor relationships to support Care Access objectives. This role, in collaboration with Feasibility, SSU, Finance, and Operations ensures cost-effective procurement, strong contractual protection, compliance, and high-performing clinical vendor partnerships.
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<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">How You'll Make An Impact</h3>
<div><ul><li>Clinical protocol review and vendor requirements identification
<ul><li>Review clinical protocols and other study documents to determine vendor scope and compatibility; translate protocol elements into vendor qualifications and study requirements</li>
</ul></li><li>Clinical vendor acquisition
<ul><li>Identify potential vendors based on the requirements of the protocol and other sponsor-provided study documents</li>
<li>Conduct market research to assess vendor capabilities, pricing models, and risk factors</li>
<li>Develop and maintain a preferred vendor network</li>
<li>Lead RFPs, RFQs, and vendor selection processes</li>
</ul></li><li>Contracting &amp; negotiation
<ul><li>Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize vendor contracts in collaboration with direct report, legal and finance teams.</li>
<li>Track contract renewals, expirations, amendments, and compliance requirements.</li>
</ul></li><li>Vendor Management
<ul><li>Identify and troubleshoot vendor-related issues impacting clinical execution or study timelines; act as clinical escalation point for vendor readiness concerns</li>
<li>Establish performance metrics and monitor vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs.</li>
<li>Resolve service, performance, and billing issues in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives</li>
<li>Maintain vendor documentation and compliance records</li>
</ul></li><li>Serve as the clinical point-of-contact for vendors, ensuring timely responses when study manuals are unavailable.</li>
<li>Standardize and improve communication pathways between vendors, SSU teams, and internal stakeholders.</li>
<li>Develop and refine vendor management processes to optimize efficiency and quality.</li>
<li>Guide internal and external stakeholders on vendor requirements, protocol expectations, training, and procedures.</li>
<li>Participate in governance calls and internal meetings to provide updates on vendor performance and risk status.</li>
<li>Develop tools, templates, and training materials to strengthen vendor onboarding and oversight processes.</li>
<li>Maintain internal database in Sharepoint as well as SalesForce</li>
<li>Review study information and use internal databases, trackers, and dashboards as resources Other duties as assigned</li>
</ul></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">The Expertise Required</h3>
<div><ul><li>Strong understanding of clinical protocols, trial execution, and start-up workflows.</li>
<li>Prior vendor experience with the ability to discuss protocol clinical aspects with vendors.</li>
<li>Skilled at guiding vendor partners and internal teams on protocol expectations, training, and procedures.</li>
<li>Effective communicator of vendor requirements both internally and externally.</li>
<li>Experience working with site networks; direct site-based experience strongly valued.</li>
<li>Ability to negotiate and 'sell' Care Access's value to vendor partners</li>
<li>Experience interacting with investigators, clinical staff, and site teams to support operational decision-making.</li>
<li>Strong cross-functional communication skills in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.</li>
<li>Creative, outside-the-box problem solving with openness to brainstorming solutions.</li>
<li>Proactive mindset with ownership, accountability, and focus on clinical quality.</li>
<li>Ability to foresee risks based on historical knowledge, manage escalations efficiently, and follow up across governance structures.</li>
<li>Data management skills for tracking KPIs, vendor performance, and escalation logs.</li>
<li>Ability to hold vendors accountable to agreed timelines and deliverables.</li>
<li>Capacity to effectively document historical vendor performance and leverage it for future pipeline planning.</li>
<li>Experience creating and implementing new processes based on role and company needs.</li>
<li>Experience reviewing, interpreting, and providing feedback on vendor contracts, including identifying risks, obligations, and compliance requirements.</li>
<li>Proven ability to manage the full lifecycle of vendor contracts, from negotiation through execution, renewal, and termination.</li>
</ul></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Certifications/Licenses, Education, and Experience</h3>
</div><div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, nursing, or related field (advanced degree preferred).</li>
<li>3&ndash;5 years of experience in clinical operations, vendor management, or clinical trial start-up.</li>
<li>Prior vendor-facing experience within clinical trials required.</li>
<li>Familiarity with vendor acquisition and management, and contracting workflows.</li>
<li>Experience in Clinical Project Management is strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Proficiency with CTMS, clinical portals, and project tracking tools.</li>
</ul></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">How We Work Together</h3>
</div></div><div><ul><li>Travel: This is a remote position with up to 50% travel requirements.</li>
<li>Physical demands associated with this position Include: The ability to use keyboards and other computer equipment.</li>
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The expected salary range for this role is $80,000 - $110,000 USD per year for full time team members.
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Benefits &amp; Perks (US Full Time Employees)</h3>
<ul><li>Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays</li>
<li>100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options</li>
<li>Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts</li>
<li>Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution</li>
<li>Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability</li>
<li>401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match</li>
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</div><div>Diversity &amp; Inclusion

We work with and serve people from diverse cultures and communities around the world. We are stronger and better when we build a team representing the communities we support. We maintain an inclusive culture where people from a broad range of backgrounds feel valued and respected as they contribute to our mission.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Care Access is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

If you need an accommodation to apply for a role with Care Access, please reach out to: TalentAcquisition@careaccess.com

Mandatory Employer Disclosures: 
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Notice to Rhode Island applicants: Care Access complies with Rhode Island law prohibiting smoking in enclosed areas within places of employment. Care Access is also subject to is subject to Chapters 29&ndash;38 of Title 28 of the Rhode Island General Laws. 
Notice to Maryland applicants: UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.</div></div>

Vendor Acquisition & Contracting Manager

Inch & Co

<div>Purchasing &amp; Production Manager

Inch &amp; Co. Outdoor

York, PA

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and driven Purchasing &amp; Production Manager to oversee material procurement, vendor relationships, and assist with production scheduling for our growing design-build landscaping division.

This role is critical to ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and at the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands construction and landscaping operations, and can effectively coordinate between design, field crews, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing &amp; Vendor Management
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<li>Source and procure all materials for landscaping and hardscaping projects (plants, stone, pavers, lighting, irrigation, etc.)</li>
<li>Build and maintain strong relationships with local and regional vendors</li>
<li>Negotiate pricing, track cost fluctuations, and identify cost-saving opportunities</li>
<li>Ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials to meet production schedules</li>
<li>Maintain accurate purchase orders and inventory tracking systems</li>
</ul>
Production &amp; Scheduling
<ul>
<li>Assist with weekly and long-term production schedules across multiple crews</li>
<li>Develop and manage Gantt schedules to coordinate crews, materials, and project timelines, ensuring jobs are completed on time and within budget</li>
<li>Coordinate closely with the design team to ensure smooth project handoffs</li>
<li>Align labor, equipment, and materials to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime</li>
<li>Monitor project timelines and proactively adjust schedules as needed</li>
<li>Ensure all jobs are set up for success prior to crew mobilization</li>
</ul>
Budgeting &amp; Cost Control
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<li>Track job costs related to materials and production</li>
<li>Work with leadership to maintain target profit margins</li>
<li>Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements</li>
<li>Assist in estimating support as needed (material takeoffs, vendor pricing)</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>3+ years of experience in landscaping, construction, or production management</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of landscaping materials, hardscaping, and installation processes preferred</li>
<li>Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Strong communication skills</li>
<li>Experience with purchasing, vendor negotiation, and scheduling</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with project management or CRM software is a plus</li> 
</ul>
Benefits
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</li>
<li>401(k) with company match of 4%</li>
<li>Paid time off and paid company holidays</li></ul></div>

Purchasing & Production Manager

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