Vendor Manager

Marsh McLennan

. Liaise between lines of business, operations teams, and vendors to oversee third-party relationships .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,100 - $145,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vendor management, contract negotiation, and risk assessment, with a strong focus on compliance and performance metrics. Proficient in analyzing vendor performance and implementing process improvements to drive cost savings and operational efficiency.

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Vendor ManagementContract NegotiationRisk AssessmentService Level Agreements (SLAs)Data Analysis

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Hard Skills

Vendor Risk AssessmentContract Lifecycle Management (CLM)Contract DraftingPerformance MetricsNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailCritical ThinkingOrganizational SkillsProactive Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeData Analysis ToolsVendor Management Software

Industry Keywords

Third-Party Risk ManagementProcurementComplianceInsurance IndustryBusiness Process Outsourcing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Liaise between lines of business, operations teams, and vendors to oversee third-party relationships
Manage vendor relationships and contracts across multiple service categories
Lead complex negotiations and strategic planning
Conduct vendor risk assessments and due diligence
Ensure vendor compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and Marsh policies
Maintain vendor databases, risk documentation, scorecards, escalation procedures, SLAs, and performance benchmarks
Monitor vendor performance and develop process improvement plans
Lead business reviews and performance discussions with key vendors
Act as an escalation point for dispute resolution and vendor-related business issues
Coordinate with procurement, legal, compliance, risk management, technology, accounts payable, and business teams
Identify opportunities for vendor consolidation, cost savings, process standardization, automation, and analytical development
Manage communication plans and change management controls
Review, redline, negotiate, and oversee the lifecycle of contracts, MSAs, and SOWs
Create and manage contract summaries, risk assessments, and spend approvals
Support vendor selection, evaluation, sourcing, and vendor landscape analysis
Analyze vendor spend, performance, risk status, cost savings, trends, and opportunities
Prepare ad-hoc reports and present portfolio metrics and risk trend insights to leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or contract management
Demonstrated strong negotiation and contract management skills
Experience with service level agreements (SLAs), performance metrics, and contract lifecycle management
Experience conducting vendor risk assessments and third-party due diligence
Knowledge of risk analysis methodologies and ability to evaluate vendors across multiple risk dimensions
Experience managing vendor portfolios across multiple service categories or business functions
Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements related to vendor management, procurement, and third-party risk
Proactive and self-starter mindset with the ability to take initiative and drive results
Ability to research and resolve issues independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to articulate clearly to leadership
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Effective multitasking with ability to work with a sense of urgency and prioritize effectively
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools; willingness to learn vendor management software systems
Critical thinking and analytical skills to digest complex material, assess risk, and provide strategic recommendations
Contract drafting, review, and redline experience with risk mitigation focus is a plus, but not required
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform experience is a plus, but not required
Strong understanding of third-party risk management frameworks and lifecycle management is a plus, but not required
Familiarity with risk assessment tools and methodologies is a plus, but not required
Background managing vendors across technology, professional services, staffing, or business process outsourcing categories is a plus, but not required
Experience in the insurance industry or with insurance-related vendors and service providers is a plus, but not required
Ability to travel as necessary for meetings is a plus, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous time off, including personal and volunteering
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Remote work with occasional travel
Charitable contribution match programs
Stock purchase opportunities
Health and welfare benefits
401K savings and other retirement programs
Employee assistance programs
Competitive total rewards package