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Position SummaryThe Sourcing & Vendor Manager serves as the primary liaison between the company and its network of haulers and service vendors, ensuring strong partnerships that support operational success. This role is responsible for overseeing the full vendor lifecycle, including sourcing, procurement, onboarding, performance management, and ongoing relationship development. The Sourcing & Vendor Manager drives cost optimization initiatives while maintaining high service standards and vendor accountability. Key responsibilities include supporting bids and contract negotiations, resolving disputes, managing service-related issues, and ensuring vendor compliance with company expectations. Working closely with Operations, Billing, and Finance teams, this position helps ensure efficient end-to-end vendor management processes that contribute to service excellence, operational efficiency, and business growth.

Travel Demands: Hybrid/remote work environment with the ability to support vendors across multiple regions and time zones.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily:

QualificationsPreferred QualificationsKey CompetenciesStrategic Sourcing • Vendor Management • Negotiation • Contract Management • Commercial Acumen • Analytical Thinking • Problem Solving • Communication • Stakeholder Management • Operational Excellence • Accountability • Continuous Improvement

Success MeasuresCost Savings vs. Target • Vendor SLA Compliance • Vendor Defect Rate • Award Cycle Time • Vendor Onboarding Cycle Time • Rate Accuracy % • Contract Compliance • Escalation Resolution Time • Vendor Performance Scorecard Results

What We Offer
The Wilmington Group offers a competitive Benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k match, as well as voluntary benefits such as short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. We also offer Paid Time Off and Holiday pay.

If interested, please apply for immediate consideration, and come join our team!

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