About This Role
This role focuses on maintaining transparency, consistency, and fairness in vendor pricing and services, while supporting constructive communication and collaboration. The Vendor Manager serves as a key liaison between the company and its vendors, helping ensure agreements are clearly understood, properly implemented, and mutually beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain positive business relationships with vendors and service providers
- Monitor vendor pricing, tariffs, and service terms to ensure alignment with approved agreements
- Review contracts, amendments, and renewals to support consistency with company policies and objectives
- Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, discussions, and issue resolution
- Collaborate with internal teams, including Legal, Finance, Purchasing, and Operations, to align vendor activities with business needs
- Assist in identifying potential risks or inconsistencies within vendor agreements and recommend solutions
- Maintain organized and up-to-date records of vendor contracts, pricing approvals, and communications
- Prepare reports related to vendor performance, costs, and trends
Requirements
- Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, Purchasing Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Experience in vendor management, procurement, contract administration, or a related role
- Knowledge of contracts and commercial terms
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to support negotiations in a professional and collaborative manner
- Ability to identify and address issues proactively and constructively
- Ability to balance company objectives with long-term vendor relationships
- Proficiency in contract management tools and standard office software
Benefits
- Inclusive, supportive company culture where you are not a number, but a voice that's heard and brings value
- Defined paid training and clear pathways for career development
- Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, sick days, paid volunteer hours, medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k)
Important Details
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Locations: Fort Lauderdale HQ or Troy, Michigan
Growth Opportunities
- Opportunity to showcase leadership skills and grow professionally and personally with an expanding team
About the Company
AD Mortgage fosters a cooperative culture that promotes growth and is committed to seeing its employees develop.
