Senior Vendor Partnership Manager

4 weeks ago


San Francisco, United States Checkr Full time
About CheckrCheckr builds people infrastructure for the future of work. We've designed a faster-and fairer-way to screen job seekers. Established in 2014, Checkr puts modern technology powered by machine learning in the hands of hiring teams, helping to hire great new people with an experience that's fast, smooth, and safe. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable.

A career at Checkr means collaborating with brilliant minds, disrupting an industry, and opening channels of employment to often overlooked candidates. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2024 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.

About the team/roleThe Supply Chain Partnerships team at Checkr is dedicated to advancing strategic partnerships with courts and other external vendors. The Senior Vendor Partnership Manager focuses on aligning our supply chain initiatives with day-to-day operations to enhance overall business performance, driving Checkr towards its goal of optimizing supply chain operations while fostering strategic value. Through innovation and collaboration, you will contribute to delivering exceptional value to our clients and supporting Checkr's growth and profitability.

What you'll do
  • Vendor Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong, strategic relationships with vendors and courts. Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners in managing and resolving issues.
  • Contract Management: Negotiate, implement, and monitor contracts to ensure they are aligned with business objectives and performance standards.
  • Performance Monitoring: Regularly assess vendor and court performance against contracted agreements and quality standards. Initiate corrective actions and improvements as needed.
  • Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs): Conduct QBRs to review vendor performance and discuss strategic plans. Ensure vendor alignment with Checkr's goals and Supply Chain mission.
  • Incident Response: Own the incident response process for any vendor-related issues. Develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact and prevent future occurrences.
  • R&D Support: Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to provide necessary court support, ensuring innovations are well-informed and practically applicable.
  • Strategic Initiatives: Work closely with the Supply Chain and other teams to implement strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing operations and enhancing vendor partnership value.
What you bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in vendor management, supply chain, or a similar role within a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for managing relationships with stakeholders and vendors.
  • Proficient in data analysis and performance metrics.
  • Able to work collaboratively across teams to integrate strategic initiatives.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex projects.
  • Experience in the technology or background check industry, a plus
  • Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements affecting procurement and vendor contracts, a plus
  • Familiarity with Supply Chain Management software and tools, a plus
What you'll get
  • A fast-paced and collaborative environment
  • Learning and development allowance
  • Competitive cash and equity compensation and opportunity for advancement
  • 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Monthly wellness stipend, home office stipend

At Checkr, we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 2 to 3 days a week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch four times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages.

One of Checkr's core values is Transparency. To live by that value, we've made the decision to disclose salary ranges in all of our job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website.

The base salary range for this role is $108,191 to $127,283 in San Francisco, CA.Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr

Checkr is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds for all of its tech, non-tech, and leadership roles. Checkr believes that the gathering and celebration of unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures enriches the workplace.

Checkr also welcomes the opportunity to consider qualified applicants with prior arrest or conviction records. Checkr's commitment to diversity extends to hiring talented individuals in spite of a prior criminal history in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance.

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