We are now looking for the Manager of Vendor Management. You will be joining our on-site team based out of NVIDIA’s Corporate Office in Santa Clara, CA responsible for designing and leading all aspects of vendor onboarding and risk management for our vendor lifecycle management. You will define and run end to end processes surrounding our vendor onboarding, classification, risk escalation, controls and offboarding. The successful candidate will have deep exposure to conducting third party risk assessments on suppliers.  Key coordination will be required with key business partners in operations, treasury, data center management and procurement to enable a smooth, transparent vendor management process.

This role is in person based in NVIDIA’s Santa Clara corporate campus.

What you’ll be doing:

Develop and implement vendor management strategies, policies, and procedures

Build new and improve existing system processing of vendor life cycle management

Establish and maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal partners and external vendors

Evaluate vendor compliance and risk exposure both at onboarding and periodic evaluations

Perform detailed credit analysis of suppliers to mitigate financial risk

Resolve vendor onboarding issues and disputes in a timely and professional manner

Manage risk and controls throughout the onboarding process and through vendor life cycle

Identify and implement standard processes and opportunities for vendor onboarding optimization along with process acceleration and simplification

Design and implement new systems with ERP upgrades

Lead and develop a team of vendor management specialists globally

What we need to see:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

12+ overall years of experience in vendor management, contract management, or procurement

2+ years of people leadership experience

Strong knowledge of vendor management principles, practices, and tools

Strong controls mindset to evaluate and assess risks

Strong financial acumen and credit analytics expertise

Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office and vendor management software

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Hands on experience automating manual processes and streamlining and accelerating system workflow for vendor enablement in a growth environment

Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment at a Fortune 100 company

Real passion for continuous improvement of systems and processes

Certification in vendor management, contract management, or procurement

Experience with Coupa SIMS and SAP is preferred

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative, ambitious and enjoy having fun, then what are you waiting for apply today!

The base salary range is 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.