About the Role
Key Responsibilities
Lead vendor performance, relationship, and risk management activities
Develop and execute vendor scorecards and performance reviews
Drive vendor optimization and strategic alignment with business needs
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and executive-level communication
Monitor compliance with contract deliverables and manage corrective actions
Build strong, trust-based relationships across all levels of the organization
Effectively develop, interpret, and act on data visualizations and analytics, particularly with regards to trends in vendor performance, activity, and risk, while demonstrating superior communication skills rooted in empathy and integrity to clearly convey insights, influence stakeholders, and foster collaborative vendor relationships
Requirements
What You Bring
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Certifications preferred:
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Certified Technology Procurement Executive (CTPE)
- Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA)
- Ability to influence without authority and drive strategic outcomes
Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.
Education
Preferred
Masters or better.
Experience
Required
experience in vendor management or a related field8-10 years:
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
(CPSM)Cert Pro Sply Mgmt
About the Company
MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day.