TN Visa Vendor Manager Jobs
Vendor Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category when the position involves analyzing procurement processes, evaluating supplier performance, and directing purchasing decisions. Canadian citizens can enter at the border with no cap; Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field is required.
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Location
Cary, North Carolina
Alternative Location(s)
Posting Location: Tampa, Florida
Posting Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey
Posting Location: Warwick, Rhode Island
Posting Location: New York, New York
Posting Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Posting Location: Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Travel Required
10%
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Posted Date
29-May-2026
Job ID
18117
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
Join MetLife’s Global Technology and Operations (GTO) team, where what you build truly matters. Here, innovation and collaboration drive everything we do— from developing best-in-class digital solutions to safeguarding customer and employee data. Whether you're transforming insights into customer-first strategies, advocating for people in life’s most important moments, or simplifying how we serve millions worldwide, your expertise makes a lasting impact. We bring MetLife’s purpose to life, shaping a more confident future. Let’s build it together.
The Opportunity
The Senior Vendor Management Consultant serves as a strategic partner between MetLife Global Technology & Operations and key external vendors that support enterprise priorities. The Senior Vendor Management Consultant leads vendor governance, performance management, and issue resolution across complex services and stakeholder groups. The role uses data, operational insights, and modern collaboration practices to improve service outcomes, strengthen accountability, and manage risk posed by third party vendors. This is an exciting opportunity to work across the GTO organization to drive value and compliance from our third-party relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage strategic vendor relationships for medium to high-complexity engagements, including vendors with significant annual spend, critical services, or cross-functional dependencies.
- Drive solutions and resolve issues related to external vendors while managing the needs of a variety of internal stakeholders.
- Lead vendor governance activities such as business reviews, performance scorecards, service level monitoring, contract change management, and escalation management.
- Analyze operational data, service trends, and vendor performance metrics to identify risks, improvement opportunities, and actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
- Partner with internal teams across technology, operations, procurement, legal, finance, risk, and compliance to align vendor services with business objectives.
- Support sourcing and renewal activities by evaluating proposals, defining business requirements, and contributing to service level expectations and governance frameworks.
- Drive issue resolution for vendor-related service, delivery, and compliance concerns, ensuring timely communication, clear accountability, and sustainable corrective actions.
- Use approved AI tools responsibly to support your vendor management work.
- Contribute to vendor risk management by supporting due diligence, control reviews, business continuity readiness, and remediation tracking.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of related experience in vendor management, supplier governance, procurement operations, business operations, or a comparable function.
- Experience leading or supporting cross-functional initiatives, process improvements, or strategic projects in a matrixed environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret service levels, operational metrics, risk indicators, and business trends.
- Working knowledge of vendor governance, contract management, issue escalation, and performance review practices.
- Digital and data literacy, including experience with spreadsheets, dashboards, reporting tools, or workflow automation platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to business, technical, and executive stakeholders.
- Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and influence across teams.
- Customer-focused mindset with sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a changing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Comfort using approved AI tools responsibly in day-to-day work.
- Prior experience in vendor management, contract management, third-party risk, strategic sourcing, procurement, operations or technology.
- Knowledge of the MetLife GTO organization.
- Experience building or using dashboards, scorecards, or performance reporting to support vendor governance decisions.
- Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives and work effectively across a complex matrixed environment.
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 - $115,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
General Information
Location
Cary, North Carolina
Alternative Location(s)
Posting Location: Tampa, Florida
Posting Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey
Posting Location: Warwick, Rhode Island
Posting Location: New York, New York
Posting Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Posting Location: Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Travel Required
10%
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Posted Date
29-May-2026
Job ID
18117
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
Join MetLife’s Global Technology and Operations (GTO) team, where what you build truly matters. Here, innovation and collaboration drive everything we do— from developing best-in-class digital solutions to safeguarding customer and employee data. Whether you're transforming insights into customer-first strategies, advocating for people in life’s most important moments, or simplifying how we serve millions worldwide, your expertise makes a lasting impact. We bring MetLife’s purpose to life, shaping a more confident future. Let’s build it together.
The Opportunity
The Senior Vendor Management Consultant serves as a strategic partner between MetLife Global Technology & Operations and key external vendors that support enterprise priorities. The Senior Vendor Management Consultant leads vendor governance, performance management, and issue resolution across complex services and stakeholder groups. The role uses data, operational insights, and modern collaboration practices to improve service outcomes, strengthen accountability, and manage risk posed by third party vendors. This is an exciting opportunity to work across the GTO organization to drive value and compliance from our third-party relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage strategic vendor relationships for medium to high-complexity engagements, including vendors with significant annual spend, critical services, or cross-functional dependencies.
- Drive solutions and resolve issues related to external vendors while managing the needs of a variety of internal stakeholders.
- Lead vendor governance activities such as business reviews, performance scorecards, service level monitoring, contract change management, and escalation management.
- Analyze operational data, service trends, and vendor performance metrics to identify risks, improvement opportunities, and actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
- Partner with internal teams across technology, operations, procurement, legal, finance, risk, and compliance to align vendor services with business objectives.
- Support sourcing and renewal activities by evaluating proposals, defining business requirements, and contributing to service level expectations and governance frameworks.
- Drive issue resolution for vendor-related service, delivery, and compliance concerns, ensuring timely communication, clear accountability, and sustainable corrective actions.
- Use approved AI tools responsibly to support your vendor management work.
- Contribute to vendor risk management by supporting due diligence, control reviews, business continuity readiness, and remediation tracking.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of related experience in vendor management, supplier governance, procurement operations, business operations, or a comparable function.
- Experience leading or supporting cross-functional initiatives, process improvements, or strategic projects in a matrixed environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret service levels, operational metrics, risk indicators, and business trends.
- Working knowledge of vendor governance, contract management, issue escalation, and performance review practices.
- Digital and data literacy, including experience with spreadsheets, dashboards, reporting tools, or workflow automation platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to business, technical, and executive stakeholders.
- Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and influence across teams.
- Customer-focused mindset with sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a changing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Comfort using approved AI tools responsibly in day-to-day work.
- Prior experience in vendor management, contract management, third-party risk, strategic sourcing, procurement, operations or technology.
- Knowledge of the MetLife GTO organization.
- Experience building or using dashboards, scorecards, or performance reporting to support vendor governance decisions.
- Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives and work effectively across a complex matrixed environment.
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 - $115,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
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Frame your degree for TN eligibility
Vendor Manager roles qualify under Management Consultant, not a standalone category. Your degree must be in business, supply chain, or a related field. A degree in an unrelated discipline requires documented experience showing direct relevance to the position.
Target companies with active procurement teams
Focus on manufacturers, retailers, and logistics firms with dedicated supply chain departments. These employers already run vendor contracts and understand that TN visa status covers the analytical and advisory work Vendor Managers perform daily.
Search TN-sponsored roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Vendor Manager openings by employers with recent visa filings. It surfaces roles where the hiring team already understands visa sponsorship processes, reducing the back-and-forth that delays offers.
Clarify the Management Consultant fit in your offer letter
The offer letter must describe duties in consulting terms: analyzing vendor performance, recommending supplier strategies, and advising on procurement decisions. Generic titles without duty descriptions are the most common reason CBP questions TN eligibility at the port of entry.
Prepare for CBP review if crossing by land as a Canadian
Canadian citizens can apply for TN status directly at a land port of entry without a prior visa appointment. Bring your offer letter, degree credential, and a detailed position description. Officers assess the role against the Management Consultant definition on the spot.
Understand the Mexican TN consular process timeline
Mexican citizens must obtain a TN visa at a U.S. consulate before entering. Schedule the appointment early since consular wait times vary by post. USCIS does not adjudicate TN status for Mexican applicants entering from Mexico.
Vendor Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Vendor Manager role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, but the classification depends on how the role is defined. Vendor Manager positions qualify under the USMCA's Management Consultant category when duties include analyzing supplier performance, advising on procurement strategy, and recommending vendor decisions. Purely operational roles focused on purchase orders or administrative tasks without an advisory function are less likely to qualify. Your offer letter needs to reflect the consulting nature of the work explicitly.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Vendor Manager jobs?
TN is significantly more accessible for Vendor Managers than H-1B visa. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no USCIS petition required for Canadians entering by land. H-1B selection is random and capped at 85,000 per fiscal year. TN can also be arranged faster since Canadian applicants can receive status at the port of entry the same day, whereas H-1B processing takes months even with premium processing.
What documents does the employer need to provide for a TN application?
The employer must provide a signed offer letter on company letterhead that describes the position title, duties, intended length of employment, and confirms that you hold a qualifying degree. The letter should explicitly connect the Vendor Manager duties to the Management Consultant category. Some employers also prepare a support memo explaining the specialty occupation rationale, which helps at CBP review or during consular interviews for Mexican applicants.
How can I find Vendor Manager jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface jobs with TN visa sponsorship, including Vendor Manager roles at employers who understand the Management Consultant classification. Searching through general job platforms often means filtering manually through roles where the recruiter has no familiarity with TN status, which wastes time and risks a misfiled application.
Can I switch employers while on a TN visa as a Vendor Manager?
Yes. TN status is employer-specific, so changing jobs requires a new TN authorization tied to the new employer before you begin working for them. Canadian citizens can get new TN status at a port of entry with the new offer letter. Mexican citizens need a new TN visa through the consulate. There's no grace period to work for the new employer before the new TN is approved, so time the transition carefully.