Palo Alto Networks
Sr. Vendor Manager
$121K–$196K
Plano, United States of America · Yes · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years.
- Visa sponsorship
- The role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship; the company will not sponsor work visas for this position.
About the job
Leads global vendor governance and modernization for Cortex & Cloud Technical Services, shifting subcontractor delivery toward outcome-based services and scalable capacity.
What you'll do
- Optimize and govern the global vendor portfolio, including standardized SOW/MSA frameworks, rate cards, and Quarterly Business Reviews.
- Lead the migration to Magnit VMS and automate vendor onboarding, contract renewals, and related workflows.
- Forecast subcontractor demand and build vendor capacity in partnership with regional Workforce Leaders and cross-functional teams.
What they ask for
- 6+ years of Professional Services Vendor Management experience in a high-growth Enterprise Software / SaaS company.
- Proven experience transitioning vendor models from staff augmentation to outcome-based, milestone-driven SOW deliverables.
- Hands-on experience with Enterprise PSA tools and Vendor Management Systems.
- Demonstrated success auditing global vendor footprints, establishing rate cards, and managing GSIs and specialized niche partners.
Pay
$121,000.00 - $195,800.00/yr (USD, base salary)
Tools
Clarizen, Planview, Magnit, Coupa, Fieldglass, Asana
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