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At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients. To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client. Pinkerton employees are one of our most important assets and critical to the delivery of world-class solutions. Bonded together, we share a commitment to integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our family of industry subject matter experts.
The Process & Project Manager- Vendor Management, assigned to one of Pinkerton's largest global clients - Amazon, will play a critical role in the development and operational delivery of the global vendor management program. This role provides critical support to the client's Head of Vendor Management to develop strategic vendor management capabilities, products, and services within the organization and as directed ensures program objectives, outcomes, and activities are consistently delivered.
The Manager coordinates and / or participates in vendor management activities across the organization including those focused on strategic-level engagement with senior leadership, internal customers, business functions, and vendors while also leading a team of Pinkerton Dedicated Professionals assigned to support the program delivery. At all times, this role will be expected to raise the bar to maintain and establish an effective and efficient vendor management program that responds to organizational and supply-chain-related challenges and opportunities. This position can be located in either Seattle, WA or Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities
- Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
- Support the client to develop a clear and effective vendor management strategy and associated programmatic capability.
- Manage the operational delivery of the key projects, core products, and services are delivered in-full and on-time.
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure alignment with the client's organizational objectives, quality standards, and service levels.
- Establish and maintain mechanisms to continuously assess vendor performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement action plans to optimize vendor relationships.
- Establish and maintain a collaborative approach to managing vendors and supply chains with internal customers.
- Establish and maintain mechanisms to mitigate supply-chain / vendor-related risks and enhance the overall resilience of the client's supply-chain.
- Provide regular reporting and analysis to executive leadership on supply chain performance and business outcomes.
- Directly inform and / or develop internal policies and standards related to supply chain operations.
- Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Quality Assurance teams to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, Procurement, and Compliance teams to streamline the contingent worker process, ensure cost-effectiveness, and compliance with labor regulations.
- Lead and support various business optimization initiatives aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency, reduce risk and / or costs, and improve overall business outcomes.
- Continuously review and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process improvement, operational efficiency, and implementation of best practices.
- Work in parallel to the Program Senior Vendor Manager in delivering key initiatives and managing the reporting requirements.
- All other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business operations with seven years of supply chain or outsourced service management and strategic planning experience within a regional or global corporate environment.
Working Conditions :
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;
Benefits
Benefit options include employer-paid life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D, medical, (HSA) Health Savings Account, (FSA) Flexible Savings Account, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(K), paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holidays) and several employee assistance-related programs. This information provides a brief benefit overview. Upon the acceptance of an employment offer, the new employee will receive comprehensive plan details based on specific eligibility rules.
Posted Salary Range
USD $120,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 / Yr.
Employment Type : Full Time
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000 Annual
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000
