Zurich North America · 14 hours ago
Vendor Management Consultant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $143K/yr
6+ years expZurich North America is hiring a Vendor Management Consultant to join their Zurich Resilience Solutions team. This role involves managing vendor programs, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with Service Level Agreements while optimizing vendor performance and delivering high-quality technical solutions.
CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assists in the negotiation of contracts with vendors
Evaluates the reliability of vendors
Benchmark industry results versus vendor performance and stay abreast of industry trends and new products/services
Possess strong project management core competencies to successfully integrate vendor services and products with Risk Engineering services and procedures
Communicate, train and implement new programs effectively across multiple and diverse Risk Engineering segments
Ensure vendors comply with contractual Service Level Agreements including report quality, billing accuracy, and timeliness of delivery
Collaborate with stakeholders on new technical and operational best practices to optimize efficiency and value of vendor programs
Evaluate vendor solutions through disciplined approach via RFI and RFP accepted methodologies
Business Travel, as required
Extended Hours during Peak Periods, as required
Maintain a Valid Driver's License, as required
Regular Predictable Attendance
Provide expert solutions for key customer(s) with aptitude for products leveraging artificial intelligence and cloud-based services
Enhance business through consulting with key customers
Ensures the successful completion of projects by maintaining continuing dialogue with business unit sponsors during implementation of major projects
Deliver high quality, technical solutions with understanding of task automation, and AI agent implementation
Diagnose and develop recommendations to solve unique business unit and customer problems, including technological innovations
Lead complex technical or long-term (over 6 months) business projects to implement new or changed systems, programs or products
Investigate, recommend and implement leading edge technical solutions when they meet customer needs
Model behaviors that demonstrate commitment to corporate values
Provide input into performance management discussions of project team members
Coach and provide technical advice and counsel within and outside operating units
Provide guidance and support for team members
Take action to manage personal development and encourage others to do the same
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Vendor Management area OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Vendor Management area AND
Risk Engineering or project management experience
Preferred
Certification in Procurement, Vendor Management, or Supply Chain functions
Demonstrated leadership in managing contract negotiations and managing vendor programs at the category level
Benefits
Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
Company
Zurich North America
Zurich American Insurance is an international commercial property-casualty insurance provider. It is a sub-organization of Zurich Insurance Group.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Bracken
Chief Financial Officer
Ann Chai
Chief Risk Officer
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