Sr Vendor Relations Manager

Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose - a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose - people -then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.

Description

UKG is seeking a skilled Senior Vendor Relations Manager to join our Procurement team, focusing on Professional Services. The ideal candidate will have a background in sourcing and procurement within SaaS or software environments, with an understanding of the complexities surrounding SOW and staff augmentation professional services contracts. This role requires expertise in contract negotiation, internal relationship management, and strategic sourcing to optimize our vendor relationships and ensure compliance with organizational and legal standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a multi-million dollar portfolio of spend with service vendors across multiple departments.

• Run competitive sourcing processes (RFx, reverse auction, etc.) to ensure vendors providing the greatest value are selected

• Negotiate with vendors, including reviewing contracts to ensure alignment with UKG standards

• Provide end-to-end support to stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of their contracts

• Help execute sourcing strategies and process improvements to enhance the effectiveness of professional services procurement activities

• Ensure internal tools are kept up to date with accurate data

• Clearly communicate multiple types of procurement options for services and guide internal stakeholders to the correct options by fully understanding their projects and objectives

• Assume the role of subject matter expert in the professional services vendor selection process

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree

• 3 years of Procurement experience

• Ability to manage and to prioritize a portfolio of sourcing and renewal projects

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships

• Clear written and verbal communication with strong analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with technical stakeholders in SaaS or software companies

• Experience with SOW and staff augmentation contracts

Where we're going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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The pay range for this position is $70,100 to $100,800, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https:~~~/careers (https:~~~/careers)

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