Recruiting Resources, Inc. · 1 month ago
Manager of Vendor Management
Ontario, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRecruiting Resources, Inc. is a growing organization seeking a Manager of Vendor Management to lead its company-wide vendor oversight program. This high-visibility role involves partnering with senior leadership to enhance vendor relationships, strengthen compliance, and optimize the organization’s third-party risk framework.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Oversee and continuously enhance the company’s Vendor Management Program, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements
Maintain strong, well-documented third-party vendor relationships across the organization
Partner with department leaders to ensure vendors are meeting contractual and service-level expectations
Review and track vendor contracts, conduct periodic compliance checks, and manage due diligence requirements (insurance, licensure, performance reviews)
Serve as the escalation point for vendor issues, driving resolution and improving accountability
Manage onboarding processes for new vendors and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure proper documentation and system setup
Prepare and analyze management reports using vendor management platforms (experience with Yardi / Vendor Café is a plus)
Participate in vendor selections, SLA negotiations, and contract updates in partnership with legal and senior leadership
Maintain an organized tracking system for contracts and oversee adherence to negotiated terms
Identify opportunities to optimize vendor performance through relationship management and financial/operational analysis
Qualification
Required
5+ years of vendor management, supplier relations, procurement operations, or related experience
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet
Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner across technical and non-technical teams
Proven ability to manage shifting priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
High level of diplomacy, relationship-building, and issue resolution experience
HS diploma or equivalent required
Preferred
Experience with vendor management platforms (Vendor Café / Yardi) is highly preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Company
Recruiting Resources, Inc.
Recruiting Resources, Inc. is trusted by top companies and top talent to deliver lasting impact.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Laura P. Chan
President & CEO
Annie Chiu Hopkins, CPA
Managing Partner
Company data provided by crunchbase