Vendor Engagement & Reliability, Senior Manager

Salesforce

Chicago, IL, US
Base: $143,400 - $216,900 annually; bonus/equity: ...
10+ years vendor management experience
Senior individual contributor role
Multi-million dollar portfolio management
This role operates as a strategic intelligence hub applying commercial discipline and financial intelligence to ensure external partners deliver reliable outcomes

Job Summary

  • This role operates as a strategic intelligence hub applying commercial discipline and financial intelligence to ensure external partners deliver reliable outcomes.
  • The ideal candidate will produce high-impact analytical work including engagement health analysis, SLA performance narratives, and spend intelligence to drive Director-led decisions.
  • Salesforce offers competitive compensation ranging from $143,400 to $216,900 annually along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Matching Summary

This role operates as a strategic intelligence hub applying commercial discipline and financial intelligence to ensure external partners deliver reliable outcomes.

Salary

Base: $143,400 - $216,900 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid parental leave, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchasing program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years vendor management experience
  • Senior individual contributor role
  • Multi-million dollar portfolio management
  • FinOps principles and cost optimization
  • SLA performance tracking and reporting
  • Contract negotiation and SOW management

Nice-to-have

  • Comfort with ambiguity in fast-moving environments
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure procurement
  • Strong executive presentation skills
  • Ability to influence without direct authority
  • M&A engagement transition support experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, IS, Supply Chain, CS, or Finance
  • 10+ years in vendor management or technology operations
  • 8+ years as a senior individual contributor
  • Proven track record of end-to-end contract negotiations
  • Experience managing large complex vendor portfolios

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