Manager – Vendor Management

Manager, Vendor Management

We are Lennar 

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future

The Manager, Vendor Management reports to and will work in close partnership with the VMO Director. The Manager, Vendor Management role will help to establish the Vendor Management Office that will oversee, drive and cultivate vendor partnerships. The V Manager, Vendor Management will help execute the vision, strategy and direction for the VMO functions. This role requires working with our vendors to ensure that the processes, policies, and procedures are followed. This role is key to developing and cultivating both internal and external partnerships to ensure all contractual obligations are met. This requires the ability to both manage up and down regarding communications.

Your Responsibilities on the Team 

• Monitor compliance with all contractual requirements, vendor performance and reporting.
• Manage relationships with vendor partners to promote and maintain a best-in-class and innovative partnership.
• Lead, mentor, and coach analysts.
• Strives for continuous improvement in all facets of vendor management.
• Oversee vendor performance for vendor relationships and effectively manage the TCO for those relationships.
• Assist with the deployment of the Strategic Advisory Process to ensure alignment with the Lennar Technology and Human Resources strategy.
• Expert ability to manage vendor partnerships, including initiating contract negotiations, changes, compliance, reviews, renewals, terminations, and also partners with the vendor to drive maximum value from the vendor.
• Contribute to the overall LTG strategy through deep knowledge of the technology landscape.
• Ability to connect the dots between product, strategy and vendor management.
• Understand market trends to stay best in class.
• Review, draft, redline, and negotiate a variety of technology-related agreements, including SOW's, POC's, order forms, amendments, etc. while maintaining coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance criteria are met.
• Strong strategic, business, & financial acumen: Applies the right financial, customer and product metrics, and market knowledge to make sound business decisions and create competitive strategies.
• Ability to dive into the details to understand business implications and drive alignment and execution across business stakeholders.
• Establishes collaborative working relationships.
• Manages multiple priorities effectively.
• Accomplishes goals, beats deadlines, and proactively addresses issues before they become widespread.
  
  Your Toolbox 

• Bachelor’s degree required. MBA and/or JD preferred.
• 3+ years of vendor management experience including standing up a Vendor Management program, preferably in the IT field.
• Experience with reporting and analyzing data.
• Experience with sourcing and contracting negotiations.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills preferred, specifically power point and word.
• Ability and willingness to learn about the business, its strategy, objectives, and core business processes.
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred.
• Demonstrated clarity in written and verbal communication.
• Able to work under timelines and has a proactive approach to meet those timelines.
   

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements:

This is mainly a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to operate computer equipment, speak, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

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