Vendor Management Advisor

MISO

• $145K — $170K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Preferred certifications: CIPS, CPSM, CTPE, SFIA
  • Ability to influence without authority
  • Drive strategic outcomes
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead vendor performance and relationship management
  • Develop and execute vendor scorecards and performance reviews
  • Drive vendor optimization aligned with business needs
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communication
  • Monitor compliance with contract deliverables
  • Build strong, trust-based relationships across the organization
  • Create and act on data visualizations related to vendor performance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401k
  • Paid vacation, sick and safe time from day one
  • Eligible for an annual performance-based bonus
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead vendor performance, relationship, and risk management activities
  • Develop and execute vendor scorecards and performance reviews
  • Drive vendor optimization and strategic alignment with business needs
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and executive-level communication
  • Monitor compliance with contract deliverables and manage corrective actions
  • Build strong, trust-based relationships across all levels of the organization
  • Effectively develop, interpret, and act on data visualizations and analytics, particularly with regards to trends in vendor performance, activity, and risk, while demonstrating superior communication skills rooted in empathy and integrity to clearly convey insights, influence stakeholders, and foster collaborative vendor relationships

What You Bring
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Certifications preferred:
  • Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
  • Certified Technology Procurement Executive (CTPE)
  • Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA)
  • Ability to influence without authority and drive strategic outcomes

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $145,000-170,000 USD annually. Base salary range for this position is included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, and qualifications/experience.

Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, vacation, sick and safe time, available on your first day of employment.

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