Life Space Digital · 2 months ago
Vendor Strategy Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expLife Space Digital is reshaping the out-of-home media landscape through the deployment of smart digital screens in high-traffic environments. The Vendor Strategy Manager will drive installation cost efficiency and strategic deployment planning for display installations nationwide, focusing on vendor sourcing and negotiations to achieve cost targets.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Engage with BD teams as deals near close in key markets (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, etc.). Launch RFQs to multiple OEMs and independent service providers (ISP), to secure competitive bids and prepare cost summaries
Assess target properties to identify available, qualified elevator service providers and independent contractors. Map access constraints, scheduling windows, and site readiness factors to support planning
Develop comprehensive quoting plans and cost summaries for BD addendums, including vendor selections, timelines, and per-site pricing
Lead direct negotiation with elevator service vendors, electricians and ISPs to achieve or exceed target ≤ $500 per display installed
Ensure all proposals are competitive and transparent while driving a cost-reduction roadmap that positions Life Space as a preferred repeat client to secure volume-based discounts
Integrate elevator service work with routine elevator maintenance cycles (per IUEC scheduling norms) to minimize disruption and reduce incremental labor cost
Consolidate installation activities geographically to benefit from route-based efficiency and streamline logistics
Coordinate with Field Ops and Customer Success to align route planning, building access logistics and installation timing with property installation milestones
Maintain a live cost-tracking dashboard by market and by configuration type (service-mount vs. flush-mount) and deliver quarterly business-ready metrics on average install cost, plan accuracy and pre-deal turnaround times
Ensure high installation quality through accuracy of plans and adherence to approved specifications
Act as an individual contributor while collaborating with BD, Field Ops, and Customer Success and Operations leadership to standardize templates for quotes, cost tracking, and benchmarking
As Life Space scales, help establish a multi-region framework (East / West / South) for future negotiator hires
Act as central point of contact for all vendor-related communications and track performance against Service Level Agreements, Key Performance Indicators using standardized scorecards
Implement improvement plans for underperforming vendors
Qualification
Required
5-7 years of relevant experience in the elevator industry, including service, vendor management, modernization, or project management
Experience in account management, sales, or service-sales roles within OEMs or independent elevator service providers (+5 years preferred)
Proven ability to negotiate with multiple vendors and manage cost strategies in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
Working knowledge of applicable elevator and public safety codes
Working knowledge of building systems and access coordination
Strong understanding of the industry relationship map: property managers → building owners/REITs → elevator contractors → electrical subcontractors → maintenance technicians
Strong commercial and analytical skills to turn quotes, timelines, and technical data into actionable plans
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be comfortable presenting to executives and property stakeholders
Proficiency in project management and vendor tracking tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, or similar platforms)
Company
Life Space Digital
Life Space Digital is transforming the daily journey with impactful video - where audiences live, work and spend.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase