Project VPM Manager

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The Vendor Performance Management (VPM) Manager is responsible for leading and supervising Vendor Performance Management activities across assigned projects within the Operating Center. This role provides organizational leadership for Vendor Performance Project Managers, Coordinators, and Inspectors while ensuring the successful execution of supplier performance, inspection, expediting, and purchase order management activities.

The position works closely with Procurement leadership, project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure consistent application of VPM processes, procedures, standards, and methodologies across all projects. The role is accountable for resource allocation, workforce development, operational performance, project support, and continuous improvement initiatives within the VPM organization.

In addition, the VPM Manager supports organizational growth through talent development, process optimization, technology implementation, performance management, and operational excellence initiatives.

• Lead Vendor Performance Management activities across assigned projects and operating center responsibilities
• Mobilize Vendor Performance Coordinators and Inspectors to support project execution requirements
• Assign Project Vendor Performance Managers to project activities
• Support contract reviews and inspection/expediting level determination activities
• Review and challenge VPM project deliverables to ensure quality and consistency
• Evaluate project needs and allocate resources to support successful project execution
• Monitor internal work process performance and implement corrective actions when required
• Oversee resolution of critical purchase order execution issues in collaboration with suppliers and project teams
• Promote standardization and consistency of VPM activities across projects and operating centers
• Support implementation of operational and organizational improvement initiatives
• Promote adoption and utilization of appropriate business systems and technology tools

• Directly manage Vendor Performance Project Managers, Coordinators, and Inspectors
• Lead recruitment activities and participate in hiring decisions for VPM personnel
• Develop workforce plans and resource allocation strategies
• Define and implement employee training and development programs
• Ensure appropriate career development, succession planning, and advancement opportunities for team members
• Manage employee performance evaluations, objectives, and appraisal processes
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership support to VPM personnel
• Support department leaders and ensure alignment of VPM activities and approaches
• Drive organizational effectiveness and team performance improvements
• Foster collaboration across Procurement, Supplier Management, Inspection, and Expediting functions

• Ensure compliance with VPM policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines
• Approve VPM documentation and reports in accordance with established approval authorities
• Ensure consistent application of operational methodologies across projects and proposals
• Monitor departmental performance metrics and reporting requirements
• Support…