VMO Manager

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented VMO Manager to oversee vendor partnerships, contract lifecycle management, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement. In this role, you will ensure our vendor ecosystem supports business goals, adheres to compliance standards, and delivers performance against SLAs. You’ll be the central liaison between legal, finance, and business/tech teams—driving transparency, accountability, and execution throughout the vendor engagement process. This role is essential to maintaining operational continuity and supporting critical business initiatives through strategic vendor collaboration. Key Responsibilities Vendor & Contract Oversight Manage the full lifecycle of vendor contracts from sourcing and evaluation through renewals and offboarding Ensure vendors meet contractual obligations and agreed service levels (SLAs) Facilitate contract creation, negotiation, and execution in partnership with legal Stakeholder Partnership Collaborate with product, technology, and business leaders to ensure vendor contracts support team goals Act as a connector across legal, finance, and operational teams to streamline approvals and execution Align vendor capabilities to internal needs across brands and platforms Finance & Budget Coordination Work closely with finance to manage budgeting approvals, forecasts, and invoice processing Maintain visibility into vendor spend and cost optimization opportunities Governance & Process Excellence Establish best practices for vendor onboarding, reviews, and documentation Lead performance tracking, QBRs (Quarterly business reviews), and vendor escalations Continuously improve VMO tools, workflows, and metrics reporting