Mid Level Vendor Manager Jobs
Mid level vendor manager jobs go to professionals ready to own vendor relationships end to end, drive contract negotiations with limited oversight, and guide junior colleagues on procurement best practices. Openings run across Technology & Software, Retail, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with 27% remote or hybrid flexibility, and employers like Amazon, Ramp, and Chewy hiring at this level now.
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Overview
The Vendor Program Manager is responsible for managing strategic vendor partnerships and benefit programs to ensure high-quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, operational effectiveness, and alignment with organizational goals. This role serves as the primary liaison for assigned vendors, overseeing relationship management, performance monitoring, implementations, contract administration, reporting, financial oversight, and issue resolution.
How you'll make an impact
Vendor Relationship Management
- Manage relationships with assigned vendor and strategic partners across a diverse portfolio of 25+ service providers.
- Lead vendor stewardship activities and foster strong, collaborative partnerships.
- Coordinate recurring vendor meetings, business reviews, performance discussions, and action plans.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor escalations and relationship management.
- Monitor vendor performance, service levels, contractual obligations, and key performance indicators.
- Lead contract negotiations, renewals, amendments, and vendor evaluations.
- Identify performance concerns and oversee corrective action plans through resolution.
- Provide recommendations to leadership regarding vendor strategy, renewals, and program enhancements.
- Lead vendor implementations, transitions, and major program initiatives.
- Coordinate project plans, timelines, stakeholder communication, and deliverables.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend enhancements, modifications, or alternative solutions when needed.
- Support vendor and program launch strategies and provide periodic updates to leadership on outcomes and performance.
- Ensure vendor compliance with contractual, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
- Maintain vendor and benefit plan documentation, including contracts, SPDs, SBCs, wrap documents, policies, and related materials.
- Support audits, compliance reviews, regulatory filings, and governance initiatives.
- Maintain awareness of industry and regulatory developments through ongoing training and professional development.
- Review, reconcile, and approve vendor invoices and financial reporting.
- Develop and maintain vendor performance dashboards and reporting metrics.
- Monitor contractual pricing, guarantees, and financial obligations.
- Analyze vendor performance and utilization data to identify trends and opportunities.
- Lead and support strategic operational initiatives and organizational priorities.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, vendor optimization, and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects impacting vendors, benefits administration, and member services.
- Develop recommendations that improve service delivery, member experience, and organizational outcomes.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in vendor management, healthcare benefits, insurance administration, project management, or related operational roles.
- Experience managing vendor relationships, contract negotiations, implementations, and compliance activities.
- Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, reporting tools, and data analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work a hybrid model out of Phoenix, AZ - 3x On Site, 2x WFH.
Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
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Mid Level Vendor Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level vendor manager job?
Position your experience around outcomes you owned, not tasks you supported. Highlight contracts you negotiated, vendor performance issues you resolved, and cost savings you delivered. Applications that quantify impact, such as improved on-time delivery rates or reduced vendor risk, stand out. Tailor your resume to the specific category each employer manages, whether direct materials, software, or logistics.
Which companies hire mid level vendor managers?
Companies hiring mid level vendor managers right now include Amazon, Ramp, and Chewy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Retail, manufacturing, and technology companies tend to maintain the deepest mid level vendor management teams because of their complex, multi-supplier supply chains.
Are there remote mid level vendor manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and category. About 27% of mid level vendor manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work, supplier reviews, contract management, and performance reporting, can be done digitally. Roles tied to physical goods or on-site operations tend to require more in-person presence.
How do I move up to a mid level vendor manager role?
The path from entry level to mid level comes from building ownership over time. Start by volunteering to lead a vendor review, manage a contract renewal, or own communication with a smaller supplier. Document measurable results, reduced costs, faster onboarding, or fewer compliance issues. Employers promote or hire at the mid level when candidates can show they ran a process, not just supported one.
Which industries hire the most mid level vendor managers?
Mid Level vendor manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors rely on large, ongoing supplier networks where mid level professionals manage day-to-day vendor performance, contract compliance, and category-level cost targets without requiring senior oversight on routine decisions.