Assistant Vice President, Vendor Management Jobs

Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Vendor Management roles offer senior professionals the opportunity to shape supplier strategy, strengthen third-party relationships, and oversee the performance and risk of key vendors. These leaders are often responsible for aligning vendor programs with business goals, negotiating high-value agreements, and building effective governance across complex organizations. Explore vetted professional opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does an AVP of Vendor Management Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but commonly include developing vendor management strategy, leading sourcing and contract negotiations, monitoring supplier performance, managing third-party risk, and improving procurement processes. AVPs may partner with legal, finance, compliance, technology, and business teams to ensure vendors meet contractual, regulatory, security, and service expectations.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for substantial experience in vendor management, procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier relationship management. Strong candidates bring leadership and communication skills, commercial and contract expertise, analytical judgment, and the ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders. Experience with vendor governance, risk frameworks, service-level agreements, and enterprise procurement systems can also be valuable.

Industries and Career Opportunities

AVP-level vendor management positions can be found across financial services, healthcare, technology, insurance, telecommunications, and other industries that depend on strategic third-party providers. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on technology vendors, outsourced services, enterprise procurement, or company-wide supplier programs. Search listings to compare responsibilities and find opportunities that match your background and goals.

Find Senior Vendor Management Jobs on Ladders

Ladders helps experienced professionals discover vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Browse Assistant Vice President, Vendor Management openings and review each listing for its scope, qualifications, and compensation details. Job requirements and salary ranges vary by employer and location.

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$110K - $130K *

Manage vendor intake and performance oversight, ensuring compliance and alignment with enterprise objectives while fostering strong vendor relationships and leading a team to drive operational excelle...

Missouri, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $249K *

Champion strategic vendor partnerships and enterprise initiatives, overseeing evaluations, negotiations, and performance metrics to drive clinical, operational, and financial success across multiple t...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $145K *

Drive the development and management of third-party vendor relationships, ensuring effective communication, oversight, and resource allocation within the Vendor Management team to meet corporate objec...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $197K *

Lead the charge in defining product strategy and roadmap, translating business objectives into actionable plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and operati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $157K *

Lead the charge in managing third-party program relationships, ensuring performance standards and financial accountability while facilitating effective communication between Delegation partners and in...

Missouri, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Manage third-party program relationships, ensuring performance standards and financial accountability while facilitating effective communication between partners and internal teams...

Missouri, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $262K *

Drive enterprise vendor management strategy by overseeing vendor relationships, governance, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, optimize costs, and enhance o...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $166K *

Partner with us to lead strategic procurement and vendor management initiatives for enterprise clients, optimizing hardware lifecycle activities while ensuring efficiency, compliance, and cost-effecti...

Burnaby, BCRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Manage and optimize vendor relationships to align capabilities with business needs. Play a key role in enhancing vendor performance, mitigating risks, and supporting strategic initiatives to ensure ef...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $145K *

Shape the future of vendor management by leading diverse teams, enhancing offshore partnerships, and ensuring accountability for productivity and quality while aligning with strategic business goals...

Mount Laurel, NJRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $195K *

Empower a high-performing team to enhance customer retention and growth. Drive strategic initiatives, manage performance metrics, and foster collaboration across departments to ensure alignment with b...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the customer experience through strategic vendor management and operational excellence. Lead initiatives that drive performance, compliance, and continuous im...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Lead the Vendor Management Office, overseeing vendor governance, lifecycle management, and performance metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure vendor services align with quality, compliance...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $186K *

Transform procurement strategies by leading vendor management and building strategic partnerships. Drive operational efficiency while optimizing spend and enhancing supplier performance to support lon...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $172K *

Elevate your career by driving growth in national health plan accounts. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, negotiate complex deals, and exceed revenue targets while collaborating with cro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving innovation and operational excellence in digital services. This role involves project management, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic execution to ensure successfu...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Explore innovative AI workflow solutions aimed at enhancing business processes. Collaborate with various teams to identify challenges, prototype solutions, and guide projects from conception to produc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$89K - $143K *

Drive vendor governance excellence by coaching stakeholders, enforcing accountability, and facilitating training. Ensure compliance with vendor management policies while fostering a culture of continu...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing third-party risk management. Oversee compliance assessments, drive risk mitigation strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence...

Missouri, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $220K *

Transform vendor strategies and cost management across the organization. Drive financial performance with analytics, lead sourcing events, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize value...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of AI-driven product initiatives that enhance customer innovation and drive revenue growth. Collaborate across teams to translate insights into actionable product strategies and deliv...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Lead the sales strategy for a healthcare Payer business unit, driving market penetration, revenue growth, and client satisfaction. Collaborate with leadership to shape go-to-market strategies and buil...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a lien negotiation function, overseeing complex medical lien resolutions while driving team performance and compliance to maximize client recoveries and stream...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$144K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare affordability by leading strategic initiatives to enhance cost management and improve quality outcomes across the organization. Collaborate with diverse teams...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $249K *

Shape the future of vendor management by leading strategic partnerships, ensuring compliance, and optimizing performance across dental, vision, pharmacy, and transportation services, all while managin...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Assistant Vice President of Vendor Management do?question toggle

    An AVP of Vendor Management leads or supports enterprise vendor strategy, supplier relationships, sourcing and contract negotiations, performance oversight, and third-party risk management. The exact scope varies by organization.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for AVP Vendor Management jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly seek significant experience in vendor management, procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier relationship management, along with leadership, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills. Specific education and credentials vary by role.

  • Which industries hire Assistant Vice Presidents of Vendor Management?question toggle

    Financial services, healthcare, technology, insurance, telecommunications, and other industries that rely on external suppliers may hire AVP-level vendor management professionals.

  • What is the typical salary for an Assistant Vice President of Vendor Management?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on employer, location, industry, experience, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for available salary information.

  • How can I find AVP Vendor Management jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Assistant Vice President, Vendor Management openings, then review listings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, location, and salary details.