Vendor Manager (I)
The Judge Group Inc.

Location: New York City, NY
Salary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $80.00 USD Hourly
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Vendor Manager (I)

Team Overview

The Vendor Management Operations (VMO) team provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all vendor relationships within the organization. Our mission is to ensure that engagements with external partners are compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with company goals and policies. We manage key aspects of the vendor lifecycle, including strategy, onboarding, and performance, enabling teams to work efficiently and effectively with vendor partners.

Role Overview

This temporary Level 3 role is a key part of the operational core, responsible for executing the day-to-day "Run the Business" (RTB) activities that support our services. The ideal candidate will be process-driven and detail-oriented, excelling at managing a high volume of transactional work while ensuring stakeholders receive timely and accurate support for their vendor engagement needs.

Key Responsibilities

Request & Intake Management

• Act as the first point of contact for all inbound operational requests.
• Perform initial triage and monitoring of support tickets to determine complexity, priority, and resolution path.
• Process system access and tooling approvals.
• Manage submission requests for policy exceptions and renewals.

Vendor Engagement & Matter Administration

• Manage the administrative lifecycle for vendor engagements, including completing contract templates.
• Conduct low-risk redline reviews and negotiations.
• Route contracts for review, manage signature gathering, and upload final contracts into the appropriate system.
• Initiate and maintain legal matter requests.
• Execute approved budget revisions and support year-end matter and invoice reconciliation.

Systems & Process Support

• Perform routine administrative updates in the Vendor Management System (VMS) and act as a Designated Vendor Manager (DVM) for approvals.
• Conduct first-level troubleshooting for system issues and raise support tickets as needed.
• Run standard and ad-hoc reports to support team needs.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process maps, and the VMO site.

Project Support

• Provide tactical support for ad-hoc projects led by senior team members.
• Assist with project-related activities such as reporting, data analysis, organizing information, and other tasks to drive progress and inform decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in operations, vendor management, or a similar field.
• Experience with contract administration and legal support processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with ticketing systems and legal matter management systems.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and vendor management systems (e.g., Fieldglass, SAP).
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage high-volume, process-driven work.
• Clear and effective communication skills for interacting with internal stakeholders and vendors.

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Contact: psrivastava04@judge.com

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