Strategic Vendor Lead

Job Description Oversee critical vendor partnerships supporting OCI data center operations. Single‑threaded owner for vendor performance, compliance, commercial management, and operational execution across strategic service providers supporting hyperscale cloud infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in vendor lifecycle management, contract governance, operational performance management, and cross‑functional stakeholder coordination within mission‑critical environments such as data centers, construction, utilities, facilities, or regulated enterprise operations. This position plays a key role in protecting uptime, ensuring operational continuity, optimizing vendor performance, and driving accountability across Oracle’s expanding global infrastructure footprint. Skills & Competencies Strong commercial and contract negotiation acumen. Confident conflict resolution and escalation management capabilities. Data‑driven mindset with strong operational reporting and analytical skills. Ability to build trusted relationships with executive stakeholders and strategic vendors. High attention to detail with disciplined execution and accountability. Strong collaboration skills across technical and non‑technical teams. Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, rapidly scaling environments. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary owner for strategic vendor relationships supporting OCI data center operations. Develop, strengthen, and maintain high‑performing partnerships with national and regional vendors to ensure consistent service delivery and operational excellence. Lead end‑to‑end vendor lifecycle activities including sourcing, onboarding, performance management, governance, renewal planning, and offboarding. Foster collaboration between vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with operational objectives, safety standards, and service expectations. Contract & Commercial Management Support development, negotiation, implementation, and governance of Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Ensure contractual obligations, service expectations, and compliance requirements are clearly defined and operationalized. Partner closely with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to resolve commercial issues and drive contract optimization opportunities. Leverage enterprise and national agreements to improve cost efficiency, standardization, and vendor scalability across regions. Performance & Operational Excellence Drive vendor accountability through structured performance reviews, escalation management, and corrective action planning. Analyze operational trends and vendor performance data to identify risks, service gaps, and continuous improvement opportunities. Utilize digital vendor management and reporting systems to track performance, contracts, compliance status, and operational deliverables. Cross‑Functional Coordination Coordinate execution activities across Site Operations, Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Security, and Compliance teams. Provide concise, data‑driven reporting and executive updates to site leadership and regional stakeholders. Support operational readiness initiatives and vendor coordination activities for new deployments, expansions, and infrastructure projects. Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of experience in vendor management, supplier relationship management, procurement, facilities operations, construction operations, or related operational leadership roles. Experience managing vendors within critical infrastructure, hyperscale data center, utilities, construction, manufacturing, or regulated enterprise environments. Strong understanding of contract governance, SLA management, KPI development, and vendor performance oversight. Ability to read, interpret, and manage contracts, RFPs, technical scopes of work, and service specifications. Experience managing escalations, operational risk, and vendor issue resolution in fast‑paced environments. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders. Proficiency with vendor management systems, reporting tools, and operational tracking platforms. Ability to travel up to 25%. Preferred Qualifications Professional certifications in vendor management, procurement, supply chain, or operations management (e.g., CPSM, CVMP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma). Experience supporting hyperscale cloud infrastructure or mission‑critical facility operations. Familiarity with compliance, safety, and risk management frameworks applicable to critical infrastructure environments. Experience leading vendor governance programs across multi‑site or regional operations. Disclaimer Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client‑facing roles may require compliance with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements. Compensation and Benefits US: Hiring Range in USD from: $97,500 - $199,500 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion Short‑term and long‑term disability Life insurance and AD&D Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts Pre‑tax commuter and parking benefits 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match Paid time off: Flexible Vacation for salaried positions, accrued Vacation for others, etc. 11 paid holidays Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon date of hire, refreshed each calendar year, with carry‑over up to 112 hours. Paid parental leave Adoption assistance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Financial planning and group legal Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance Equal Employment Opportunity Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law. Career Level - IC4 #J-18808-Ljbffr