Stand Together
Senior Vendor Manager
$130K–$140K
Arlington, VA · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 5 years in vendor management, procurement, strategic sourcing, or a related field.
About the job
Leads vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, performance management, risk mitigation, and process improvement, with a focus on SaaS and technology partnerships.
What you'll do
- Source and evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts and renewals, and develop cost-conscious procurement strategies.
- Monitor vendor performance, service levels, spending, and risks; address service and contract issues.
- Build scalable vendor management processes, reporting, and cross-functional initiatives to improve value and efficiency.
What they ask for
- At least 5 years of experience in vendor management, procurement, strategic sourcing, or a related field.
- Expertise in SaaS and IT procurement, including software licensing, subscription agreements, negotiations, and technology sourcing.
- Success negotiating complex vendor contracts and identifying cost savings.
- Experience improving vendor management processes and performance frameworks; strong analytical and cross-functional leadership skills.
Nice to have
- CPSM or CPM certification.
- Experience leading vendor management transformation, organizational change, or managing complex SaaS and technology portfolios.
Pay
USD 130,000–140,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
SaaS, software, IT
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