Vendor Manager

JOB TITLE: Vendor Manager
INDUSTRY: Energy/Utilities
LOCATION: Indianapolis, IN, Hybrid


SUMMARY
Theoris is assisting our client in their search for a Vendor Manger. This role owns the end-to-end management of key vendor relationships, ensuring vendors deliver measurable value to the business. You will act as both the operational owner and strategic partner. Driving performance, managing risk, and aligning vendor capabilities with organizational priorities.


KEY RESPONIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary point of contact and owner for assigned vendor relationships
• Manage contracts, renewals, and vendor compliance requirements
• Monitor vendor performance against SLAs, KPIs, and business objectives
• Identify and mitigate risks related to vendor delivery, cost, and compliance
• Drive continuous improvement by optimizing vendor usage and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Partner with internal stakeholders (individual contributors through executives) to understand business needs and priorities
• Align vendor services and performance to support evolving business goals
• Lead regular vendor reviews, performance evaluations, and strategic planning sessions
• Resolve escalations and ensure accountability for vendor deliverables

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or supplier relationship management
• Proven ability to manage contracts, performance metrics, and vendor negotiations
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect vendor performance to business outcomes
• Experience working cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels, including leadership
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to identify risks and drive proactive solutions
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through

BEST-IN-CLASS-BENEFITS

We are in the people business; treating people right is our ONLY priority. Theoris Services consultants are full-time employees with full benefits, including:
• Robust Health Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• PTO
• Paid holidays

ABOUT THEORIS

Our goal is to Fuel Your Career! As a Theoris team member, you join a culture based on people-centered values and an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. We build long-term relationships with our clients and our consultants. With over 30 years of building strong relationships in the industry, we're uniquely positioned to make the right connections. This knowledge is used to find the right job placement. Our recruiting teams are experts dedicated to the information technology and engineering staffing space and are highly respected by our client base.