Vendor Relations Director

Stewart

Strategic vendor relations management
Procurement strategy development
Contract negotiation and pricing
The role involves developing and implementing a comprehensive vendor relations strategy to secure products and services at the best total cost of ownership while maintaining quality and compliance

Job Summary

  • The role involves developing and implementing a comprehensive vendor relations strategy to secure products and services at the best total cost of ownership while maintaining quality and compliance.
  • Stewart is recognized as a 2024-2025 Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report and offers an inclusive environment focused on smart growth and career development.
  • This position requires leading managers and individual contributors to execute business plans that align with regional priorities and achieve significant category savings impacting the overall organization.

Matching Summary

The role involves developing and implementing a comprehensive vendor relations strategy to secure products and services at the best total cost of ownership while maintaining quality and compliance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic vendor relations management
  • Procurement strategy development
  • Contract negotiation and pricing
  • Category spend management
  • Total cost of ownership optimization
  • Supplier relationship oversight

Nice-to-have

  • Innovation in process improvement
  • Sustainability and social responsibility focus
  • Automation implementation experience
  • Selective outsourcing strategies
  • Strong leadership and team development

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred
  • 10+ years of related work experience
  • Experience in contracting and purchasing broad categories

Work Rights

Not specified

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