Come be a part of our mission and make a meaningful and positive impact with the industry leading provider of language services for the Deaf and heard-of-hearing!

Paid Vacation Time and Paid Sick Time and Paid Holidays
401k 6% match with immediate vesting
Nationwide Medical Insurance plans and coverage (Medical, Dental/Orthodontia, Vision)
TeleDoc
HSA company match
3 Medical plan options including a Low Deductible PPO Medical Plan Offering
Employee Assistance Program
Engaged Employee Resource Groups
Outstanding Learning and Career Development Opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Champion vendor management processes and frameworks to nurture and support vendor relationships, control costs, and maximize efficiency
Develop and implement vendor performance metrics
Coordinate and monitor cross-functional risk management, privacy, legal compliance, and commercial legal contract reviews
Provide regular reporting on all vendor-related KPIs, to include (but not limited to) length of time it takes to process a business request, types of requests received, and the business unit the vendor will interact with
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure policies, procedures, and business processes are documented and reviewed regularly
Analyze spending against issued purchase orders and contracts to ensure contract terms are adhered to
Establish strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop, implement, and optimize vendor management processes, tools, and policies
Lead research and discovery of new vendors as required and in collaboration with the software intake process
Ensure vendor alignment with strategic Company goals
Manage signed contracts to track spending across issued POs and ensure contract terms are being met
Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages employees and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees.

Travel Requirements

Travel Requirements: Less than 25%

Education

Minimum of a 4 Year / Bachelors Degree In Finance, Business, or related field. Equivalent experience accepted.

Experience

Minimum years of experience

5 years Accounting, IT, or finance experience

3 years Working with suppliers and negotiating contracts

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent communication skills and ability to work closely with different departments, stakeholders, and executive team members
Excellent ability to understand business requirements and translate information into a business case for management approval
Proven leadership skills in a matrixed environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and ability to tell the story
Understanding of F&O or FP&A and procurement, including analyzing spending against issued POs
Proficient in managing SLAs, KPIs and reporting to stakeholders
Understanding of contract language and contract management
Knowledge of LogicGate or other Contract management software applications a plus
Knowledge of reporting software such as Power BI
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Proficiency in using vendor management software a plus

Company Summary

Our Mission…Harnessing the power of language, we connect diverse people and enrich the human experience.

Our Vision…To provide global language services that expand opportunities, nurture belonging, and empower the world to connect beyond words.

As one of the world’s leading language services providers, Sorenson combines patented technology with human-centric solutions. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for underrepresented people through communication solutions for all: call captioning and video relay services, over-video and in-person sign language and spoken language interpreting, translation, real-time captioning, and post-production language services.

Sorenson’s impact vision and plan extends to supporting employment opportunities for diverse employees, customers, and communities. As a minority-owned company, we are committed to expanding opportunities for underserved communities while promoting an inclusive workplace for our own employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Sorenson Communications is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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