Director, Vendor Management
Company: Aptiv
Location: Troy
Posted on: October 31, 2025
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Job Description:
The Director of Vendor Management is a strategic thinker with a
proven ability to develop and implement effective vendor management
strategies that align with business objectives. A seasoned
professional that is adept at negotiating favorable terms. You will
possess strong analytical skills for assessing vendor performance
through data-driven metrics, coupled with an exceptional ability to
communicate and build lasting relationships. Key success criteria
require a detail-oriented leader with comprehensive expertise in
conducting performance reviews and will excel in leading conflict
resolution to efficiently manage any anomalies should they arise.
In your daily job you will: Responsible for implementing governance
process frameworks for the management of the Vendor partners.
Vendor Management Portfolio ownership. Responsible for developing
and directing the relationships with Strategic (high-spend,
high-value, and high-dependence) IT Vendor partners. Responsible to
act as the point of contact for escalation and arbitration for
relationship issues and if all other avenues of supplier management
fail, operational problems. Consult with the Supply Chain
Management team to drive partner selection, contract negotiation
and overall partner management activities. Monitor the performance
of the partners (Monthly, Quarterly and Annual review) and drive
continuous improvement of these performance metrics. Lead the
delivery of focused programs ensuring the delivery of contractual
commitments. Consult with Global Supply Management for all
contract-related financial management and tender activities, to
include developing and negotiating contract terms, conditions,
modifications, penalties and incentives, while working with key
stakeholders to ensure that their requirements are met Prepare
reports and presentations on vendor performance for the Executive
and Senior Leadership stakeholders. Ensure timely and accurate
processing of vendor payments. Oversee vendor onboarding to ensure
compliance with company policies. Conduct cost-benefit analysis to
assess vendor partnership viability. Foster a culture of continuous
improvement and innovation within the team. Your Background Key
skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:
Responsible for implementing governance process frameworks for the
management of the Vendor partners. Vendor Management Portfolio
ownership. Responsible for developing and directing the
relationships with Strategic (high-spend, high-value, and
high-dependence) IT Vendor partners. Responsible to act as the
point of contact for escalation and arbitration for relationship
issues and if all other avenues of supplier management fail,
operational problems. Consult with the Supply Chain Management team
to drive partner selection, contract negotiation and overall
partner management activities. Monitor the performance of the
partners (Monthly, Quarterly and Annual review) and drive
continuous improvement of these performance metrics. Lead the
delivery of focused programs ensuring the delivery of contractual
commitments. Consult with Global Supply Management for all
contract-related financial management and tender activities, to
include developing and negotiating contract terms, conditions,
modifications, penalties and incentives, while working with key
stakeholders to ensure that their requirements are met Prepare
reports and presentations on vendor performance for the Executive
and Senior Leadership stakeholders. Ensure timely and accurate
processing of vendor payments. Oversee vendor onboarding to ensure
compliance with company policies. Conduct cost-benefit analysis to
assess vendor partnership viability. Foster a culture of continuous
improvement and innovation within the team. WHY JOIN US? You can
grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where
all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender,
ethnicity or beliefs. You can have an impact . Safety is a core
Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one
with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents. You have
support . We ensure you have the resources and support you need to
take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a
competitive health insurance package. YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:
Private health care effective day 1 of employment Life and accident
insurance Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off,
Parental leave) Relocation assistance may be available Learning and
development opportunities Discount programs with various
manufacturers and retailers Recognition for innovation and
excellence Opportunities to give back to the community Tuition
Reimbursement APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!
Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity,
sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or
any other characteristic protected by law.
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