CDPHP
Rochester, NY
Job Description: Summary: The Vendor Manager (VM) is responsible for strategically managing vendor portfolios and vendor relationships which may vary in complexity, risk, size, and spend, etc. The incumbent acts as a strategic trusted advisor to the business unit and business partners and leads sourcing, selection, negotiations, contracting, and governance activities through proactive collaborative engagement with the business unit, cross functional stakeholders, and leaders. The Vendor Manager focuses on delivering improved vendor performance, competitive costs, balanced risk, enhanced vendor alignment, on-time execution, and optimal business partner alignment and satisfaction. Essential Accountabilities: All Levels: Manages vendor portfolios and vendor relationships for small size business units / vendor portfolios with low complexity and risk. Owns all aspects of the vendor relationship for designated business area to ensure vendor performance meets contractual...