Vendor Management Office Leader

AT&T

. Establish and lead the enterprise Vendor Management Office (VMO) operating model .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $130,700 - $196,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Vendor Management, including governance frameworks, performance management, and strategic sourcing. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and manage complex supplier relationships while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

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Vendor Management Office (VMO) LeadershipKPI and SLA DevelopmentFinancial and Commercial AcumenCross-Functional CollaborationVendor Performance Management

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Hard Skills

Vendor Performance ManagementContract GovernanceKPI DevelopmentSLA ManagementPerformance ImprovementData AnalysisProcess StandardizationGovernance FrameworksCost Efficiency ImprovementRisk Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder ManagementProblem-SolvingConflict ResolutionFacilitation

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMCSCPCPCM

Industry Keywords

Vendor GovernanceSupplier PerformanceStrategic SourcingThird-Party Risk ManagementOperational Discipline

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead the enterprise Vendor Management Office (VMO) operating model
Design and implement governance frameworks, tiered oversight, roles, routines, escalation paths, and decision rights across the vendor lifecycle
Standardize vendor oversight practices across real estate operation delivery teams nationally
Define and maintain enterprise policies, processes, and tools for vendor performance management
Develop and oversee vendor performance frameworks, including KPIs, SLAs, scorecards, and executive dashboards
Lead regular business reviews with strategic vendors to evaluate performance, risks, trends, and corrective actions
Ensure vendor performance is measured against contractual commitments, operational expectations, and business outcomes
Drive issue resolution and recovery planning for underperforming suppliers
Partner with sourcing, finance, and business leaders to monitor vendor financial performance, pricing, and value realization
Track savings commitments, cost trends, forecast accuracy, and commercial performance
Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency, contract compliance, and overall vendor value
Support business case development for vendor strategies, sourcing decisions, and governance improvements
Partner with legal, risk, and compliance teams to oversee third-party risks
Establish processes for monitoring vendor compliance with contractual, operational, and regulatory requirements
Drive corrective actions for control, performance, or compliance gaps
Escalate material vendor risks to leadership
Advise senior leaders on vendor performance, risk exposure, and governance effectiveness
Translate vendor performance data into business insights, risks, and actions for executive audiences
Lead cross-functional alignment across business, operations, procurement, legal, finance, and risk teams
Build working relationships with key vendor executives to enable transparency, accountability, and performance improvement
Lead transformation initiatives related to supplier oversight, reporting automation, operating model design, and performance management
Drive continuous improvement in governance routines, decision-making, and supplier accountability
Build organizational capability in vendor management through training and change leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, Operations, Finance, Procurement, or a related field
8–10+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, supplier governance, strategic sourcing, operations, or related functions
Experience leading strategic supplier governance and performance management in a large, complex organization
Strong understanding of vendor performance management, contract governance, and cross-functional operating models
Experience developing and managing KPIs, SLAs, scorecards, and executive reporting
Strong financial and commercial acumen
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
Advanced degree preferred, such as an MBA or relevant master’s degree
Experience building or leading a Vendor Management Office (VMO) or similar enterprise function
Experience managing large, outsourced service providers or strategic third-party relationships
Demonstrated success driving performance improvement, process standardization, and governance maturity
Experience working closely with sourcing, legal, finance, risk, and operational teams
Relevant certifications preferred, such as CPSM, CSCP, CPCM, or similar certifications in procurement, contract management, or supplier governance
Strong knowledge of vendor governance frameworks and supplier performance management
Ability to balance partnership and accountability in third-party relationships
Strong analytical capability with experience using data to drive decisions and performance improvement
Ability to lead through ambiguity, change, and transformation
Strong operational discipline and process orientation
Excellent facilitation, escalation management, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone