Nvidia Senior Manager Vendor Management 

United States, California 

103734515

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and implement vendor management strategies, policies, and procedures

• Build new and improve existing system processing of vendor life cycle management

• Establish and maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal partners and external vendors

• Evaluate vendor compliance and risk exposure both at onboarding and periodic evaluations

• Perform detailed credit analysis of suppliers to mitigate financial risk

• Resolve vendor onboarding issues and disputes in a timely and professional manner

• Manage risk and controls throughout the onboarding process and through vendor life cycle

• Identify and implement standard processes and opportunities for vendor onboarding optimization along with process acceleration and simplification

• Design and implement new systems with ERP upgrades

• Lead and develop a team of vendor management specialists globally

What we need to see:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 12+ overall years of experience in vendor management, contract management, or procurement

• 2+ years of people leadership experience

• Strong knowledge of vendor management principles, practices, and tools

• Strong controls mindset to evaluate and assess risks

• Strong financial acumen and credit analytics expertise

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and vendor management software

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Hands on experience automating manual processes and streamlining and accelerating system workflow for vendor enablement in a growth environment

• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment at a Fortune 100 company

• Real passion for continuous improvement of systems and processes

• Certification in vendor management, contract management, or procurement

• Experience with Coupa SIMS and SAP is preferred