IT Vendor Relationship Manager jobs in Salem, OR

From goods and services to contract employees, SAIF relies heavily on external partnerships to ensure we have the right tools to do our work.

We are seeking a new manager to lead our procurement team and design, implement, and oversee the vendor management program at SAIF. In this role, you will blueprint the way SAIF works with vendors and buys products. You’ll guide a team of procurement coordinators and establish an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering environment. You’ll coach procurement coordinators in the RFP process, oversee the drafting and analysis of contracts, and manage the purchase order process.

Additionally, you will collaborate with internal partners to deploy a vendor management program. To be successful, you’ll need experience in leadership, skills in strategy and communication, and a strong understanding of client-vendor relationships.

If you’d like to help advance the vendor and procurement programs at SAIF and ensure that the organization is equipped with the products and partners to accomplish our mission, apply today.

Note: Flexible workers may be required to travel to SAIF’s offices in Salem on occasion.

The following qualifications are recommended:

• Eight or more years’ experience in vendor management, procurement, or related roles.
• Contract lifecycle management, risk assessment and performance evaluations experience preferred.
• Experience implementing solutions in a corporate setting preferred
• Two or more years of supervisory or significant leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations Management, or related field.
• Other combinations of skills and experience may be considered.

***TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE APPLY AT saif.com/careers ***

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $116,165.00 - $136,665.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Salem, OR 97312: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salem, OR 97312