Strategic Partnership Manager (hybrid, 2-3 days/week) – Vitaver & Associates, Inc.

Title of the Job: Strategic Partnership Manager (hybrid, 2-3 days/week)

Location: Miami, FL

Job Description: 13554 – Strategic Partnership Manager (hybrid) – Miami, FLStart Date: ASAP
Type: Full-time direct employment with Vitaver Staffing Client
Work Setting: HybridStrategic Partnership Manager Required:

• Experience in vendor relationship management, holding vendors accountable, and overseeing performance.

Experience in contract negotiation, review, management, and renewal processes.

• Experience in a single procurement team environment, including RFP processes.
• Experience analyzing, interpreting, and managing performance metrics, ensuring quality vendor delivery.

Strategic Sourcing Manager Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, finance, business or other applicable.
• Experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives utilizing best practices category management methodology (“six- “or “seven-step process”) with expertise in influencing business strategy and supplier relations (5+ years);

financial cost analysis, should cost and total cost of ownership, working knowledge of eRFX tools.

• Experience in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience with software, hardware, technology architecture, telecom/satellite and maintenance services.
• Experience leading hardware, software, professional/managed services, telecom, cloud services

Strategic Partnership Manager Preferred:

• Experience managing a small team, with experience helpful for future team expansion.
• Experience with implementing automated contract review tools, such as generative AI solutions.

Preferred:

• Certifications: CPSM or CPM
• Master’s degree a plus

Strategic Partnership Manager Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure accountability and high-quality service delivery through performance metrics and regular business reviews.
• Oversee full contract lifecycle, including end-to-end management for sourcing engagements, amendments, and compliance with sourcing policies.
• Act as the primary representative in sourcing, working closely with stakeholders across departments.
• Develop and implement processes to improve contract management and vendor relations continually.
• Conduct compliance reviews to ensure adherence to risk management processes.
• Work closely with finance, HR, and legal teams to anticipate needs and establish high-performing vendor portfolios.

Lead efforts in consolidating contract repositories and exploring solutions for efficient contract management and review.Strategic Sourcing Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute sourcing strategies for IT, software, hardware, and telecom categories to drive value and cost savings across North America and Australia brands.
• Perform comprehensive supplier due diligence, risk assessments, and market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Negotiate multi-million dollar contracts with senior-level suppliers to secure favorable terms and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Analyze spend data across commodities and vendors, utilizing Excel and eRFX tools, to drive cost-effective sourcing decisions and support financial goals.
• Work closely with stakeholders across brands to understand business needs, develop sourcing initiatives, and maintain effective supplier relationships.

Why apply?

• Work with one of the largest global vacation and cruise providers and a recognizable brand;
• Be a part of a diverse multicultural team and thrive in a fun and inclusive work environment dedicated to providing memorable and affordable vacations;
• Work with the leader in cutting-edge technology and programming;
• Be certain in your future as our Client is a stable and growing company with increasing revenue;
• Receive plenty of coaching and support from the team and current Vitaver consultants.

Enjoy a comprehensive employee benefits program:

• Get paid on a bi-weekly basis;
• During the 1st year of employment – prorated amount of PTO and Sick Time. After – 14 days of PTO annually and 10 days of sick time annually;
• Eight paid holidays annually;
• Available health, dental, and vision plans;
• Flexible spending account;
• 401K retirement savings plan;
• Employee Stock Purchase plan;
• Short and long-term disability plan;
• Cruise benefits;
• Discount and complimentary memberships (various complimentary memberships, discount cards, and passes: theme parks, various restaurants, wholesale clubs, car rental agencies, and cell phone providers to name a few).

Onsite perks:

• Fitness center;
• Child Development Center;
• Café and coffee shop;
• Learning Resource Center (LRC);
• Discounted dry cleaning service;
• Fuel service & car wash.

Company Name: Vitaver & Associates, Inc.

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