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Vendor Management Manager

14231 Williamsville, New York M&T Bank

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**Location** **: Hybrid (Tues + day of choice in-office) at Amherst Center or Bridgeport Center**
**Schedule** **: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM (flexible)**
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**_*Experience managing vendor relationships for a call center strongly preferred_**
**Overview:**
Manages and participates in the completion of vendor risk assessments and due diligence and ongoing monitoring requirements are fulfilled for an assigned area of the Bank, including the completion of onsite reviews to ensure physical security complies with Bank standards.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Manage and participate in the onboarding, monitoring and termination of vendor relationships for an assigned area of the Bank.
+ Ensure assigned staff identifies, monitors, escalates and remediates areas of vendor non-compliance or inaccuracy, along with proper documentation and communication of these findings with the business, senior management and impacted vendors.
+ Manage and participate in the conduct of onsite reviews of vendors to review physical security of vendor relationships and the mitigation of any risk associated with the product or service offered.
+ Manage the completion of third-party call monitoring to ensure adherence to rules and regulations governing vendor categories and the communication of results to business partners and vendors.
+ Advise business unit partners on vendor management requirements and communicate potential risks identified while managing vendors.
+ Manage and participate in the recommending of modifications to the Vendor Management Program based on industry and regulatory expectations.
+ Manage the development and maintenance of procedures and supporting documentation to provide a reference source for ensuring consistency of departmental activities.
+ Work with senior business and/or support function management to support vendor risk activities within an assigned area of the Bank.
+ Remain current with vendor management regulatory requirements and changes as well as industry best practices that would potentially influence the Bank's vendor management program.
+ Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite.Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
+ Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations.
+ Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
+ Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
+ Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
+ Complete other related duties as assigned.
**Scope of Responsibilities:**
Vendor management is rapidly growing in importance as the Bank continues to outsource products and services. This position manages and participates in partnering with business line management to ensure vendor service risk assessments are completed, and that due diligence and ongoing monitoring requirements are fulfilled. In addition, this position manages and participates in on-site audits to ensure the Company's standards are being upheld.
**Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:**
**Education and Experience Required:**
Associate's degree plus a minimum of 7 years' work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 7 years' work experience
Minimum of 2 years' work leadership and/or supervisory experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent spreadsheet and word processing software
Attention to detail
Proven leadership and/or managerial skills
Availability and ability to travel to different vendor locations to complete onsite reviews
**Education and Experience Preferred:**
Bachelor's Degree
Experience in vendor management, banking, risk management or related field
Ability to maintain solid working relationships with internal and external business partners
**Physical Requirements:**
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $85,104.04 - $141,840.07 Annual (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
**Location**
Williamsville, New York, United States of America
M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.
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Manager, Vendor Management

21076 Hanover, Maryland $103000 - $154600 annum Allegis Group

Posted 26 days ago

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Permanent

Job Summary:

The Manager is responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and motivating the Vendor Management team within the Procurement department to achieve a high level of performance and quality in delivering exceptional business value to users. This role is responsible for driving the vendor management process, creating standards for vendors, cultivating relationships with vendors, analyzing vendor performance, and reporting to enable effective decision making to drive business value. 

Required in-office presence at least 4 days per week


Responsibilities

Essential Functions: 

  • Regularly assess and mitigate the operational and compliance risks of strategic partners to detect early warning signals of potential problems.
  • Measure and provide reporting related to performance of partners against agreed metrics and overall satisfaction.
  • Drive strategic vendors to add value and efficiencies to solve business challenges in order to reduce time and spend for Allegis Group, Inc.
  • Drive costs out of the vendor management process to improve budgetary position for Allegis.
  • Facilitate the resolution of escalated vendor relation concerns.
  • Drive adoption and adherence to vendor management policies by collecting and reporting data on benefits such as risks mitigated, costs saved, performance improved and relationships enhanced.
  • Evaluate vendor spending to determine if consolidations can be accomplished.
  • Enforce policies for employee / vendor interactions that describe the governance for interacting with new and existing vendors.
  • Drive ongoing process improvement to deliver increasing operational excellence in all vendor related processes.
  • Coordinate and facilitate the review of business roadmaps and priorities of Allegis Group, Inc. through the Strategic Business Review process.
  • Partner with key groups (Procurement Strategic Sourcing, Finance, IS Delivery Teams, etc.) to include:
    • RFP and business case development
    • Vendor negotiation process of service level agreements
    • Ensuring contractual obligations are met
    • Seeking new vendors as necessary
    • Driving contract changes where needed
    • Fostering relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders (IS leadership, Finance, and Procurement) to optimize communications.
    • Collaborating and supporting IS Finance with activities that include invoice validation, billing dispute resolution, cost analysis and benchmarking.
    • Continually working with  partners to identify and implement improvements
    • Serve as a liaison between procurement and business partners
  • Generate and publish reports to business leaders working closely with  Finance to determine gaps and areas of cost savings.
  • Development of best practices, processes, and procedures for software asset management (SAM)
  • Measure and report SAM function KPIs and software cost allocations.
  • Plan and drive execution of SAM governance activities and training.
  • Lead software audit activities by partnering with IS and Risk & Compliance teams. 
Supervisory or Management Responsibility:
  • Management responsibility for the Vendor Management team, including hiring, leadership, development and accountability for performance.
  • Acts as Coach-Leader, coaching others in their development as a leader and/or a more complex problem solver, and focuses on helping others formulate their development plan
  • Assists in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work; leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity; and mentoring team members
  • Promotes empowerment of the team, ensures that each team member is fully engaged and making a meaningful contribution, and encourages a sustainable pace while focused on high-quality work
  • Establishes operational/team objectives and goals.
Budget Responsibility:
  • Contributes to the development of product/service and/or departmental budgets and actively manages budget to plan
  • Shares fiscal responsibility for the organization's technology investments and future planning of the organization's spend to avoid unnecessary and/or duplicative services and to maximize ROI

Qualifications Minimum Education and/or Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of Vendor Management, Supplier Relationship Management, or Information Technology experience
  • Minimum of 5 plus years of account management or relationship management.
  • Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools:
    • SharePoint Administration, MS Teams, VersionOne, MS Office
  • Experience designing and implementing software asset management processes
  • Agile (Scrum, KanBan) experience a plus
Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Solid leadership skills including the ability to plan, organize, and steer activities with competing demands
  • Able to identify and understand complex problems/issues and develop solutions
  • Ability to travel without restrictions (domestic and international).
Core Competencies:
  • Build relationships
  • Develop people
  • Lead change
  • Inspire Others
  • Think critically
  • Communicate clearly
  • Create Accountability
Benefits Overview:

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  This role is eligible for the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Hospital plans
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Company paid Short and long-term disability
  • Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)

Salary Range:

  • $103,000.00 - $154,600.00
  • This position is bonus eligible

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. 

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email Lauren Lara at   or call for other accommodation options.

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Senior Manager, Vendor Management

46202 Indianapolis, Indiana Sallie Mae

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**When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.**
We're on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.
Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We're changing. Because students need a better way.
We're looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students-and for each other.
This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It's where you're empowered to bring your authentic self to work.
Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you-from physical and mental to financial and professional. You'll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.
We're obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking "why not?" when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.
Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.
**What You'll Contribute**
The Senior Manager, Vendor Management will be responsible for managing and optimizing our vendor relationships to drive operational efficiency, cost savings, and ensure the delivery of high-quality goods and services.
**What You'll Do**
+ Develop and maintain strong relationships with agencies, serving as the primary point of contact for agency-related matters.
+ Collaborate with agencies to understand their capabilities, align expectations, and build partnerships based on mutual trust and transparency.
+ Conduct regular agencies performance evaluations and provide feedback to drive continuous improvement.
+ Assign monthly recovery goals for all agencies.
+ Implement risk mitigation strategies, agency risk assessments, and ensure adherence to risk management policies and procedures.
+ Collaborate with internal teams such as procurement, legal, IT, and business units to align vendor management processes with organizational needs.
+ Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance vendor management processes and practices.
_The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role._
**What You Have**
Minimum education, skills and experience required.
+ Strong knowledge of vendor management principles, best practices, and industry trends.
+ Experience with collections through litigation
+ Excellent negotiation, contract management, and vendor relationship building skills.
+ Sound understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to vendor management.
+ Demonstrated ability to drive cost optimization initiatives and achieve measurable results.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
+ Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities.
+ Proven track record of successfully managing multiple vendors and projects simultaneously.
+ High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework in business or related fields is preferred.
+ 2+ years of experience in collections or related customer service roles, preferably in a financial or credit environment.
+ Proficiency in using collections software, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred education, skills, and experience.
+ Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
+ 6+ years experience in vendor management, procurement, or strategic sourcing, with at least 2 years in a management role.
**The Americans with Disabilities Act**
_The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the "essential functions" of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function._
**Feeling your best helps you do your best:**
**Our benefits take care of the whole you-so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).**
+ Competitive base salaries
+ Bonus incentives
+ Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
+ Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
+ Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
+ Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
+ Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
+ Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
+ Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
+ Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
+ Career development and training opportunities
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Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click Click to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy.
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Sr. Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management

90509 Torrance, California Herbalife

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Sr. Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management
Category: Strategic Sourcing
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
External ID: 16847
Location: Torrance, CA, United States
Date Posted: Aug 6, 2025
Hiring Range: 157,900.00 to 169,300.00 USD Annually
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**Overview**
**THE ROLE:**
The Senior Manager of Sourcing, Procurement, and Vendor Data Management is a high-impact role which involves overseeing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, negotiated contracts, and driving analytics into managing vendors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vendor management, procurement strategy, and data analytic in a high-growth environment.
Key responsibilities include creating insightful interactive dashboards, and overseeing vendor performance related to contract service level agreements (SLAs), performance guarantees, and reporting timelines. The role requires establishing clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for vendor performance and data management, regularly reviewing vendor performance against SLAs, and utilizing technology to centralize vendor information and automate data capture. The candidate will provide insights into complex vendor problems and track resolutions, exercising considerable latitude and expertise in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
Additional responsibilities include accountability for vendor data and processes, conducting market scans for innovative vendor solutions, and setting up procedures and benchmarks to track data quality. The candidate will build and maintain positive relationships with vendors, develop vendor scorecards focusing on financial, customer satisfaction, and growth perspectives, and monitor open commitments, following up with vendors for audits, reporting, invoicing, and reconciliation. This role offers the opportunity to own projects and workstreams while collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders throughout the organization, significantly influencing and enhancing business operations.
**HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:**
- Lead and develop the Vendor and Data Management team which includes team members of various experience levels.
- Develop and implement vendor management strategies to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Maintain strong relationships with key vendors, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
- Assess vendor risks, including financial stability, and compliance.
- Drive initiatives to enhance transparency, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and continuous process improvement.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, including Finance, Operations, Sourcing, and Legal, to align vendor management with business needs.
- Lead advanced analytics tools/reports, create insightful interactive dashboards, and oversee vendor data management related to contract service level agreements, performance guarantees, and reporting timelines.
- Provide insight into complex vendor problems and track to resolution.
- Conduct market scans for vendor solutions for new and innovative benefits.
- Oversee performance evaluation of vendors through vendor scorecards and monitoring performance focusing on financial, customer satisfaction, and learning & growth perspectives, using KPIs to track progress and identify areas for improvement in real time.
- Monitor open commitments and follow up with vendors for audits, reporting, invoicing, and reconciliation.
- Additional duties as assigned
**Qualifications**
**SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:**
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or other related field with 8+ years of professional work experience, including a minimum of 6-8+ years of direct vendor management experience.
- Some previous management experience
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and compliance expertise.
- Excellent leadership, team development, people management, and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple vendor relationships and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to synthesize financial data from trend, seasonality, and unique outliers perspective while presenting reasoning behind the emerging experience.
- 5+ years' experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Experience in data management, product management, or vendor management.
- Strong technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Highly motivated self-starter and problem-solving passion that requires minimal guidance
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At Herbalife, we value doing what's right. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity, strive for inclusivity, and believe the differences among our teammates is a key contributor to Herbalife's ongoing success.
Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.
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Manager, IT Vendor Management (Hybrid)

28230 Charlotte, North Carolina Corning Incorporated

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Manager, IT Vendor Management (Hybrid)
**Date:** Aug 8, 2025
**Location:** Charlotte, NC, US, 28216Corning, NY, US, 14831
**Company:** Corning
Requisition Number: 70025
**The company built on breakthroughs.  **
**Join us. **
Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible.   
How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.  
At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.  
Come break through with us. 
The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.
**Role Purpose**
Seeking a skilled professional to manage IT vendor relationships, contracts, and sourcing processes. Responsible for vendor governance, contract negotiations, cost management, and ensuring compliance with IT standards.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
+ Oversee vendor lifecycle: onboarding, reviews, performance management, and offboarding.
+ Monitor vendor performance through dashboards and reports.
+ Conduct cost analysis, develop service agreements (SOWs), and enforce SLAs.
+ Lead contract negotiations, RFIs, and RFPs while collaborating with legal and other internal teams.
+ Drive continuous improvement in IT vendor management processes.
**Experiences/Education - Required**
+ Bachelor's degree; advanced degree or certifications in IT sourcing/vendor management preferred.
+ 3-5 years of strategic sourcing/vendor management experience in a global environment.
+ Proven ability to influence without authority and interact with senior executives.
+ Strong financial, communication, and collaboration skills.
+ Experience managing technology/service vendors and resolving vendor-related issues.
**Experiences/Education - Desired**
+ Experience with large-scale IT vendors across telecom, hardware, software, and services.
+ Contract negotiation expertise and familiarity with SLAs.
+ Ability to juggle competing priorities and challenge the status quo effectively.
+ Proven ability to manage strategic 3rd party vendors via a robust governance methodology.
**Travel:**
+ Up to 10% domestic and international.
**This position does not support immigration sponsorship.**
The range for this position is $81,946.00 - $112,676.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
**A job that shapes a life. **
**Corning offers you the total package. **
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one
+ As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions. 
+ Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
+ Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well - when Corning wins, we all win.   
+ Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors. 
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.
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Manager, IT Vendor Management (Hybrid)

14830 Corning, New York Corning Incorporated

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Manager, IT Vendor Management (Hybrid)
**Date:** Aug 8, 2025
**Location:** Charlotte, NC, US, 28216Corning, NY, US, 14831
**Company:** Corning
Requisition Number: 70025
**The company built on breakthroughs.  **
**Join us. **
Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible.   
How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.  
At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.  
Come break through with us. 
The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.
**Role Purpose**
Seeking a skilled professional to manage IT vendor relationships, contracts, and sourcing processes. Responsible for vendor governance, contract negotiations, cost management, and ensuring compliance with IT standards.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
+ Oversee vendor lifecycle: onboarding, reviews, performance management, and offboarding.
+ Monitor vendor performance through dashboards and reports.
+ Conduct cost analysis, develop service agreements (SOWs), and enforce SLAs.
+ Lead contract negotiations, RFIs, and RFPs while collaborating with legal and other internal teams.
+ Drive continuous improvement in IT vendor management processes.
**Experiences/Education - Required**
+ Bachelor's degree; advanced degree or certifications in IT sourcing/vendor management preferred.
+ 3-5 years of strategic sourcing/vendor management experience in a global environment.
+ Proven ability to influence without authority and interact with senior executives.
+ Strong financial, communication, and collaboration skills.
+ Experience managing technology/service vendors and resolving vendor-related issues.
**Experiences/Education - Desired**
+ Experience with large-scale IT vendors across telecom, hardware, software, and services.
+ Contract negotiation expertise and familiarity with SLAs.
+ Ability to juggle competing priorities and challenge the status quo effectively.
+ Proven ability to manage strategic 3rd party vendors via a robust governance methodology.
**Travel:**
+ Up to 10% domestic and international.
**This position does not support immigration sponsorship.**
The range for this position is $81,946.00 - $112,676.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
**A job that shapes a life. **
**Corning offers you the total package. **
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one
+ As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions. 
+ Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
+ Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well - when Corning wins, we all win.   
+ Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors. 
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.
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IT Finance - Vendor Management - Senior Manager

02895 Woonsocket, Rhode Island CVS Health

Posted 24 days ago

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At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Senior Manager, IT Finance - Vendor Management to lead financial oversight and optimization of our IT vendor portfolio. This role will be instrumental in driving cost efficiency, contract performance, and financial transparency across technology investments. The ideal candidate combines deep financial acumen, contract evaluation expertise, and the ability to influence stakeholders across IT, Procurement, and Finance.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead end-to-end financial oversight of IT vendor relationships, including cost modeling, risk assessment, and ROI analysis

  • Develop and maintain sophisticated Excel-based financial models to support forecasting, scenario planning, and vendor negotiations

  • Analyze complex contract structures to ensure alignment with financial objectives, performance commitments, and compliance standards

  • Serve as a key financial advisor to IT and business leaders, translating complex financial models into clear business insights

  • Partner with Procurement and IT teams to identify opportunities for cost savings, service consolidation, and contract optimization

  • Own and continuously improve vendor-related financial reporting, dashboards, and KPIs

  • Lead quarterly business reviews and present findings to senior leadership, highlighting spend trends, budget performance, and risk exposure

  • Mentor junior finance team members and foster a culture of analytical rigor and proactive problem-solving

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of progressive experience in Finance, with at least 3 years in IT Finance or Vendor Management

  • 7+ years of proven expertise in Excel-based financial modeling, contract analysis, and scenario planning

Preferred Qualifications

  • Deep understanding of IT contracts, software licensing, cloud service pricing, and vendor performance metrics

  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders and articulate financial concepts clearly

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

  • Experience with financial tools (e.g., SAP and Apptio) and reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field or equivalent (HS Diploma and 4 years of experience) required

Master's or MBA is a plus

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$75,400.00 - $182,549.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

  • Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan .

  • No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

  • Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/31/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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IT Finance - Vendor Management - Senior Manager

06132 Hartford, Connecticut CVS Health

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At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.
As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Senior Manager, IT Finance - Vendor Management to lead financial oversight and optimization of our IT vendor portfolio. This role will be instrumental in driving cost efficiency, contract performance, and financial transparency across technology investments. The ideal candidate combines deep financial acumen, contract evaluation expertise, and the ability to influence stakeholders across IT, Procurement, and Finance.
Responsibilities include:
+ Lead end-to-end financial oversight of IT vendor relationships, including cost modeling, risk assessment, and ROI analysis
+ Develop and maintain sophisticated Excel-based financial models to support forecasting, scenario planning, and vendor negotiations
+ Analyze complex contract structures to ensure alignment with financial objectives, performance commitments, and compliance standards
+ Serve as a key financial advisor to IT and business leaders, translating complex financial models into clear business insights
+ Partner with Procurement and IT teams to identify opportunities for cost savings, service consolidation, and contract optimization
+ Own and continuously improve vendor-related financial reporting, dashboards, and KPIs
+ Lead quarterly business reviews and present findings to senior leadership, highlighting spend trends, budget performance, and risk exposure
+ Mentor junior finance team members and foster a culture of analytical rigor and proactive problem-solving
**Required Qualifications**
+ 7+ years of progressive experience in Finance, with at least 3 years in IT Finance or Vendor Management
+ 7+ years of proven expertise in Excel-based financial modeling, contract analysis, and scenario planning
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Deep understanding of IT contracts, software licensing, cloud service pricing, and vendor performance metrics
+ Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders and articulate financial concepts clearly
+ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
+ Experience with financial tools (e.g., SAP and Apptio) and reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
**Education**
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field or equivalent (HS Diploma and 4 years of experience) required
Master's or MBA is a plus
**Pay Range**
The typical pay range for this role is:
$75,400.00 - $182,549.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
**Great benefits for great people**
We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
+ **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** .
+ **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
+ **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/31/2025
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Print Procurement - Senior Manager - Vendor Management

06132 Hartford, Connecticut CVS Health

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At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.
As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Print Production Senior Manager to join our team. The Print Production Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire production process for printed materials, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires a combination of technical knowledge, project and vendor management expertise, and a keen eye for detail.
The role is responsible for the creation of print project and schedules, assignment of projects, tracking projects through the execution cycle, job prioritization, inventory management, providing ongoing communications to business partners and external vendors at all levels and serving as the technical expert to support all info security & IT requirements related to risk and vendor connections across the organization. This role will also serve as Enterprise Procurement ambassador, providing guidance to stakeholders and suppliers on how and when to engage with various teams and tools within Procurement.
**Key Responsibilities:**
**Print & Direct Mail Management** - Responsible for building and managing end-to-end print specifications and engaging appropriate vendors from estimating through to award of project. The role is responsible for the creation of schedules, assignment of projects, tracking projects through the execution cycle, job prioritization, inventory management, and providing ongoing communications to business partners and external vendors. Serve as Enterprise Procurement ambassador, providing guidance to stakeholders and suppliers on how and when to engage with various teams and tools within Procurement.
**Print/Mail Vendor Management** - Relationship management of Print suppliers. Ensure vendor compliance through oversight of, and engagement with; Ariba, Contracts, Third Party Risk, Medicare Compliance, AP, Sourcing, and internal/external Auditors. Lead annual supplier business reviews. Use communications effectively to inform and influence intended audiences and proactively network with relevant stakeholders across CVS Health and Vendor Partners to advocate for the needs and success of members and clients.
**Best Practices and Industry Trends** - Ability to make recommendations on format and new technology for execution and best practices of print production for marketing & communications campaigns. Evaluate current production processes and identify opportunities for program optimization, process efficiencies and cost savings.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Minimum of 7 years in print production or a related field, with a proven track record of managing successful projects.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of printing techniques, materials
+ Strong technical acumen supporting print technology, risk governance reviews
+ Project Management Skills: Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
+ Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, suppliers, and clients.
+ Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of print production.
+ Problem-Solving: Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficiently.
+ Excellent knowledge of print and direct mail production specifications, work flows, and management
+ Must be resilient, adaptable, and flexible in fast paced environment
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
**Education:**
Bachelor's degree in Print Production, Graphic Design, or related field or equivalent (HS Diploma and 4 years of experience) required
**Pay Range**
The typical pay range for this role is:
$82,940.00 - $182,549.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
**Great benefits for great people**
We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
+ **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** .
+ **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
+ **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/31/2025
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Medicare Product Development Manager, Vendor Management

33603 Tampa, Florida Molina Healthcare

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**Job Summary**
This position is responsible for the holistic management of the external vendor relationships for Claims and Enrollment activities (along with other Core Ops areas of responsibilities) within Medicare and Medicaid. Role is predicated on building relationships with vendors, stakeholders, functional counterparts, and Core Operations leadership and exhibiting a strong understanding of operations, stakeholder needs and satisfaction, financial budgets, and current and future program initiatives. Ability to drive operational excellence and process-oriented efficiencies is essential as well as the ability to critically think to resolve business issues in a cost-effective and out-of-the-box manner. This position oversees vendor performance involving onshore and offshore resources, monitors regulatory compliance adherence (in conjunction with functional counterparts) and quality metrics. Accountable for offering innovative guidance and solutions to address emerging business concerns and respond to growth initiatives in order to appropriately scale vendor relationships to meet business demands. Responsibilities include oversight of the onboarding of vendor resources, managing performance, monitoring, and mitigating risks to ensure service delivery by vendors is in accordance with the Service Level Agreements between the parties.
**Job Duties**
+ Develops Medicare and Medicaid vendor strategies aligned with CMS and State regulations, including contract negotiation and SLA oversight
+ Accountable for over-arching key vendor relationships and serves as liaison between stakeholders, functional counterparts, vendors, and Core Operations leadership
+ Leads end-to-end vendor operations, ensuring alignment with the impacted stakeholders and business goals
+ Partners with Finance to manage vendor budgets, forecast funding needs, and evaluate ROI on the covered benefits and its management
+ Oversees vendor performance, compliance, and satisfaction, with a focus on minimizing gaps in member, vendor and stakeholder experience
+ Aligns to Core Operations' strategic direction and priorities toward a common vision; clarifies roles and responsibilities for staff; promotes empowerment
+ Staffs, organizes, monitors and maintains an effective, consistent Vendor Management function
+ Supervise Molina Healthcare vendor management staff
+ Ensures departmental and individual performance goals are met
+ Oversees multiple initiatives of varying size (scale), complexity, and duration involving staff and matrixed resources
+ Translates strategy into tactical business activities, acting as a change agent
+ Serves as focal point of escalation for vendor issues and disputes, and drives issues to resolution
+ Makes needed decisions to ensure the successful resolution of all issues, problems and changes within the program so as not to alter or defer significantly from the agreed upon performance targets, milestones and major deliverables
+ Leads communication with authority with individuals and groups in a manner that engages and helps them understand and retain information, drive decision making, achieve consensus and define/reinforce expectations
+ Facilitates program scoping discussions, definition of program success measures, and setting of expectations for cross-functional program teams with a focus on business outcomes and benefit realization
+ Demonstrates deep understanding of Core Operations, Claims and Enrollment processes, deliverables, vendor partners and technology platforms
+ Monitors performance metrics and goals for assigned programs, including process measures, outcomes measures, financial measures and methodologies for implementing programs
+ Oversees direct reports' interactions with functional counterparts and vendors in tracking inventory levels, Turn Around Times (TATs), and other key performance metrics in a timely and appropriately documented manner
+ Regularly assesses areas of responsibility for improvement opportunities, applies Business Analysis Best Practices, and establishes goals/performance targets to demonstrate measurements of success
+ Identifies and assesses risk and facilitates the creation of mitigation/contingencies strategies with relevant parties to address the exposure
+ Manages vendor funding requirements, forecast allocations and invoice reconciliation activities. Initiates requests for additional vendor funding as required.
+ Oversee the review, reconciliation, and approval of invoices for payment of services rendered by vendors and understand vendor billing process
+ Adheres to and consistently applies organizational and departmental policies, procedures, and protocols
+ Meets regularly with vendors, primarily via videoconferences, occasional site visits to assess productivity, quality, compliance
+ Articulates the goals and objectives of Molina Healthcare business units to vendors supporting operations of those units
+ Assists in establishing standards to assess the performance of vendors
+ Oversee evaluation of vendor performance and compliance, including providing reporting and analytical data to Molina Healthcare leadership and key stakeholders.
+ Responsible for maintaining, enhancing relationship between Molina Healthcare and vendors; as needed implement corrective action plans to address non-performance
**Job Qualifications**
**REQUIRED EDUCATION:**
Bachelor's degree in Business or a Related Field of Study. Years of experience in lieu of education is acceptable.
**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:**
+ 7+ years of experience in Healthcare (payer experience), Vendor Management, Data Analytics, Contract Terms and Conditions, Procurement, Project Management, or Account Management
+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, databases, advanced spreadsheets, pivot tables, v-lookup and corporate email and collaboration solutions
+ Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, presentations skills and ability to successfully interact with all levels of management
+ Exhibit excellent customer service skills and attention to detail.
+ Ability to problem solve and critically think to resolve business issues
+ Proficient in time management, organizational skills and managing multiple priorities
Operates independently in a matrixed organization and escalates issues and concerns as appropriate
**PREFERRED EDUCATION:**
Graduate degree
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.
Pay Range: $77,969 - $171,058 / ANNUAL
*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
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