What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vendor Manager position at ZRG Careers?
Let’s be real, stadium renovations are cool, but what if they could also raise money, excite donors, and keep tons of materials out of landfills?
Location: Hybrid - Remote and in-office, Northbrook, IL
Experience: 3–6 years
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000
We’re looking for a Vendor Manager who thrives at the intersection of execution, negotiation, and accountability. You’ll be the person who ensures every product we sell is sourced, produced, and delivered on time, on budget, and at the quality our brand demands, with zero excuses and no details slipping through the cracks.
If you get a weird amount of satisfaction from locked-in timelines, tight vendor pricing, clean production runs, and solving problems before they become fire drills, this role was made for you.
What You’ll Do
- Own vendor relationships across manufacturing, finishing, packaging, and logistics
- Drive timelines from PO → production → delivery (no misses)
- Negotiate pricing and improve margins
- Hold vendors accountable to quality and deadlines
- Coordinate with Ops, Account Managers, and Finance to hit launch dates
- Collaborate with Account Managers to understand and bring to life client's vision and expectations
What We’re Looking For
- 3–6 years in vendor management, supply chain, or operations
- Strong operator—organized, proactive, and solution-oriented
- Comfortable managing multiple vendors/projects at once
- Knows how to push for better pricing without sacrificing quality
- Thrives in a fast-moving, build-as-you-go environment
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000