Indirect Procurement Lead – Vendor Management

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. Lead negotiation of all new contracts, renewals, and amendments with external vendors and service providers .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation, vendor management, and strategic sourcing, with a strong focus on delivering cost savings and maintaining compliance with purchasing policies. Proficient in managing RFP processes and analyzing vendor performance to optimize procurement strategies.

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Contract NegotiationVendor ManagementRFP ManagementAnalytical SkillsAdvanced Excel

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Hard Skills

Contract LanguageCost SavingsInvoice ReviewAccounts Payable WorkflowsVendor Spend AnalysisPurchasing PoliciesCompetitive SourcingSaaS ProcurementData Platform SourcingWarehouse Supplies Sourcing

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationNegotiation SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteGoogle Sheets

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSM

Industry Keywords

E-CommerceConsumer ProductsAmazon-Focused BusinessesSupply Chain

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead negotiation of all new contracts, renewals, and amendments with external vendors and service providers
Secure favorable pricing, payment terms, service levels, and exit clauses; partner with legal counsel on contract language
Maintain a central contract repository with renewal dates, auto-renew clauses, and notice deadlines
Run RFPs for spend categories including software, professional services, supplies, and facilities
Build vendor shortlists, scoring criteria, and side-by-side comparisons, and recommend awards to leadership
Re-bid existing vendors on a regular cycle
Review and approve every service-provider invoice before payment
Check invoices against contracted rates, quantities, and services received; dispute and resolve errors and over-billing
Partner with Accounting to keep approvals on schedule and support month-end close
Own a full view of vendor spend by category, vendor, and department, and report on it monthly
Find and eliminate waste, including duplicate tools, unused software seats, overlapping services, and off-contract purchases
Consolidate vendors where it lowers cost or complexity
Set purchasing policies and approval thresholds
Track and report realized savings against targets
Ensure vendor contracts, invoice approvals, competitive sourcing, savings reporting, and renewal decisions meet year-one objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years in procurement, vendor management, strategic sourcing, or a closely related finance or operations role
Track record of negotiating contracts and delivering documented cost savings
Hands-on experience running RFPs from scope through award
Experience with accounts payable workflows and invoice review or approval
Strong analytical skills
Advanced Excel or Google Sheets
Comfortable pushing back on vendors and holding internal teams to purchasing policy
Preferred: Experience in e-commerce, consumer products, or Amazon-focused businesses
Preferred: Familiarity with NetSuite or a similar ERP
Preferred: Experience buying SaaS and data platforms, including seat and usage-based pricing
Preferred: Experience sourcing warehouse supplies, packaging, or facilities services
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain, or related field (preferred)
CPSM or similar certification is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work option in the United States