A privately held trading firm that is involved in commodities and global energy markets with over 600 employees is looking to hire a Vendor Management Lead.
Responsibilities
Contract Intake & Lifecycle Management
• Serve as a primary point of contact for contract intake within the assigned portfolio, gathering business requirements, confirming stakeholders, and identifying priorities, deadlines, and required approvals.
Commercial & Vendor Management
• Manage vendor relationships and lead routine renewal and commercial discussions within agreed parameters.
• Evaluate pricing proposals, licensing structures, service commitments, renewal terms, and purchasing options.
Contracting & Purchasing Coordination
• Partner with Legal and relevant business and control functions to coordinate contract review, resolve outstanding matters, and progress agreements through approval and execution.
Portfolio Visibility & Process Improvement
• Maintain accurate vendor, contract, subscription, and entitlement information in applicable systems.
Qualifications
• 8+ years of relevant experience in vendor management, sourcing, procurement, market data management, or a related commercial operations role.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a vendor portfolio, coordinate contract workflows, and deliver renewals and other commitments on time.
• Experience leading vendor discussions and negotiations, evaluating commercial proposals, and identifying cost or service improvements.
Vendor Management Lead in Stamford at Coda Search│Staffing
This position is listed as contract and onsite. It was posted 5 days ago.