Sourcing & Vendor Manager
Hybrid · Parsippany, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end vendor sourcing, onboarding, and network development for hauler and recycling partners; identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors based on coverage, capability, service quality, and pricing competitiveness; map and validate active services, vendor coverage, service gaps, and management models; lead vendor optimization strategies including consolidation opportunities, vendor transitions, and ROI analysis; manage RFPs, bid evaluations, rate benchmarking, SLA negotiation, and award recommendations; oversee vendor contracts and commercial terms, including SLA requirements, pricing structures, renewals, change orders, rate validation, and billing alignment; monitor vendor performance through scorecards and service-level metrics; serve as escalation point for vendor service issues, operational disruptions, and compliance concerns; collaborate with Operations, Billing, and Finance to ensure efficient end-to-end vendor management with impact on service excellence and business growth.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3-5 years of experience in vendor management, strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, logistics, operations, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and supplier performance programs
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate pricing structures, service models, and total cost of ownership
- Experience leading sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, bid evaluations, vendor selection, and contract execution
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational, financial, and performance data
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and business systems used for vendor, contract, or procurement management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment
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