Vendor Manager Jobs

Vendor Manager jobs are open across retail, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics, from entry-level to senior and director, with specializations in procurement, supplier relations, and contract management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles173+
Top stateWashington
Top employerAmazon
Top citySeattle, WA
Work type43% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Vendor Mgr II (US)
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Vendor Mgr II (US)
TD
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$91k - $146k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Technical Product Manager – Compliance Technology (Vendor Relationship Management)
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Technical Product Manager – Compliance Technology (Vendor Relationship Management)
D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm
New York, New York
Product Management
Project Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$200k - $275k/yr
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Vendor Performance Manager, Customer Support
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Vendor Performance Manager, Customer Support
gFiber
Austin, Texas
Product Management
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$119k - $191k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Senior IT Project Manager – Government / COTS / Multi-Vendor
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Senior IT Project Manager – Government / COTS / Multi-Vendor
Startekk Inc
Lansing, Michigan
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Hybrid

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Senior Manager, Vendor Management
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Senior Manager, Vendor Management
Generate Biomedicines
Somerville, Massachusetts
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
$140k - $185k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business

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Vendor Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon38
  • Intuit5
  • CSL4
  • TD SYNNEX3
  • Climb Global Solutions3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Insurance

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in vendor manager jobs.

  • 3-5 years of vendor management, procurement, or supply chain experience
  • Proficiency with procurement or vendor management platforms such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, or Oracle
  • Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance metrics
  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations, or a related field
  • Experience building and maintaining vendor scorecards and SLA frameworks
  • Familiarity with contract lifecycle management and basic legal terms in vendor agreements

Tips for Your Vendor Manager Job Search

Quantify your supplier performance wins

Hiring managers want to see cost savings, on-time delivery improvements, and vendor scorecards you owned. Replace vague claims with actual outcomes you drove, like reducing supplier lead times or consolidating vendor lists to cut redundancy.

Tailor your resume to the industry vertical

A vendor manager resume for a retailer should highlight SKU management and replenishment cycles, while one for a tech company should emphasize SaaS contract negotiations and SLA enforcement. Swap the lens for each application, not just the job title.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists vendor manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter by contract type before you apply

Many vendor manager postings are for indirect spend, direct spend, or IT procurement specifically. Applying to roles that match your category expertise, rather than every opening, puts you in front of hiring managers who need your exact background.

Prepare a vendor negotiation case study

Interviewers for vendor manager roles almost always ask you to walk through a negotiation or a vendor relationship you repaired. Have one concrete story ready that covers the context, your approach, pushback you faced, and the outcome.

Negotiate with the full compensation package in mind

Vendor managers often have access to cost-center budgets and can reference the value of contracts they manage. Use that context when discussing total compensation, focusing on scope of responsibility rather than comparisons to peers.

Vendor Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most vendor managers?

The companies hiring the most vendor managers right now include Amazon, Intuit, and CSL, with the largest share of openings in Washington, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with the highest volume include retail, technology, and healthcare.

How many vendor manager jobs are remote?

About 72% of vendor manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in IT vendor management and SaaS procurement roles. Positions tied to physical supply chains, manufacturing, or direct materials sourcing tend to require more on-site presence.

How do you become a vendor manager?

Start by building experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain coordination, where you handle vendor relationships and purchase orders directly. Develop skills in contract negotiation, supplier evaluation, and spend analysis. Earning a certification such as the Certified Professional in Supply Management or Certified Purchasing Professional strengthens your candidacy and signals formal procurement knowledge to hiring teams.

Can you get a vendor manager job with little experience?

Yes, entry-level vendor manager roles exist, particularly at companies with structured procurement programs or in industries actively growing their supply chain teams. Focus on roles titled vendor coordinator, procurement analyst, or purchasing associate to build foundational experience. Highlight any contract review, supplier communication, or spend tracking you have done, even in adjacent roles.

What does the vendor manager interview process look like?

Most vendor manager interviews include an initial recruiter screen followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your procurement background and negotiation approach. A panel or second-round interview often includes a case study or scenario where you walk through resolving a vendor performance issue. Final rounds may involve meeting cross-functional stakeholders such as finance, legal, or operations leads.

Where can I find and apply to vendor manager jobs?

You can find and apply to vendor manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background, industry preference, and level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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