ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Lead and manage the organization's vendor lifecycle management program from supplier onboarding through contract expiration and offboarding.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve vendor management policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and controls.
- Administer supplier onboarding activities including due diligence reviews, documentation collection, supplier qualification, and system setup.
- Coordinate vendor risk assessments across information security, financial stability, regulatory compliance, operational resilience, insurance, and ESG categories.
- Facilitate periodic vendor performance reviews and business reviews with strategic, critical, and high-risk suppliers.
- Establish vendor segmentation methodologies and maintain vendor tiering classifications based on spend, risk, criticality, and business impact.
- Monitor supplier performance against contractual service levels, KPIs, and other performance commitments.
- Develop and distribute vendor performance scorecards, executive dashboards, and governance reporting.
- Lead vendor governance meetings and cross-functional risk review sessions with stakeholders and supplier representatives.
- Support enterprise ESG initiatives by collecting, validating, analyzing, and reporting supplier sustainability and diversity metrics.
- Coordinate vendor contract compliance reviews and support remediation efforts for identified performance gaps.
- Monitor vendor compliance with insurance, certifications, licenses, security requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Identify, evaluate, and escalate vendor-related risks and develop mitigation strategies in partnership with business stakeholders.
- Support internal and external audits involving supplier management, third-party risk management, and ESG reporting.
- Develop vendor management metrics and key performance indicators to measure program effectiveness.
- Lead supplier offboarding activities including risk mitigation, data management, contract closure, and transition planning.
- Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders regarding vendor management processes and governance requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance vendor experience, reduce organizational risk, and improve operational efficiency.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Risk Management, Sustainability, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in vendor management, supplier governance, procurement, sourcing, risk management, compliance, or related functions.
- 3+ years of people leadership, project leadership, or program management experience.
- Experience managing supplier governance programs, vendor performance reviews, and risk assessment processes.
- Strong understanding of third-party risk management frameworks and supplier lifecycle management practices.
- Experience working with ERP, procurement, contract lifecycle management, supplier management, or governance platforms.
Preferred:
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Finance, or related discipline.
- Experience supporting ESG, sustainability, supplier diversity, or corporate responsibility programs.
- Experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or global operations environments.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Job requires the ability to use vision, adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen.
- Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.
- Job will require presence on-site at the assigned work location.
- Job requires attendance and dependability.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company in an ongoing capacity without company sponsorship
- Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Technical Skills:
- Vendor Lifecycle Management (VLM)
- Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Contract Management
- ESG and Sustainability Reporting
- Supplier Diversity Programs
- Vendor Governance Frameworks
- Financial and Operational Risk Assessment
- Performance Measurement and KPI Development
- Audit and Compliance Management
Systems Knowledge
- ERP systems (Sage, Oracle, SAP, Dynamics, NetSuite, etc.)
- Supplier Management Platforms
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems
- Procurement Suites (Procurify, Coupa, Ariba, Ivalua, Jaggaer, GEP, etc.)
- Power BI or other reporting platforms
- Microsoft Office Suite
Leadership Competencies
- Thinks Strategically: Aligns vendor governance programs with organizational objectives and risk tolerance.
- Drives Results: Consistently delivers measurable improvements in supplier performance and compliance.
- Influences Effectively: Builds consensus across business units and external partners.
- Manages Complexity: Balances competing priorities while navigating cross-functional stakeholder requirements.
- Communicates Clearly: Presents complex supplier performance and risk information to executive leadership.
- Collaborates: Builds strong partnerships across Procurement, Legal, Finance, Compliance, Sustainability, and Operations.
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?
At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.
We offer:
- Quarterly Incentive Plan
- 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
- Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
- Employee Discounts
- Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates
Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.
More Information:
Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.