Vendor Payables Manager

Vendor Payables Manager – WM

Join WM as Vendor Payables Manager. Manage vendor aging, reconciliation, and initial vendor service research.

Manages a team of employees responsible for 3rd‑party vendor aging, payment dispute reconciliation, and initial vendor service research.

• Procures services through third‑party vendors and technicians, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Maintains vendor relationships, negotiates agreements, and monitors service quality and contractual commitments.
• Oversees vendor selection, qualification, and database management to optimize service performance.
• Serves as the primary contact for purchases, service agreements, deliveries, and customer satisfaction concerns.
• Resolves escalated vendor and technician issues while ensuring adherence to service level agreements.
• Develops and assists in Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and business cases.
• Directs vendor payment processes, tracks trends, improves procedures, and drives team performance.
• Guides Vendor Payable Supervisors, fostering collaboration and efficiency among teams and external partners.
• Manages department personnel needs, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and compensation decisions.

Direct and indirect supervision of employees (exact numbers to be provided).

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• Four years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient leadership skills with ability to manage, mentor, and coach a team.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present point of view in varied business situations.
• Analytical and quantitative abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Prioritization based on department and company standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel – advanced level (pivot tables, V‑lookups, and macros).
• Knowledge of Waste Management services, policies, and system interfaces is a plus.

WM offers a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on Pension, Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Benefits may vary by site.

Office setting in Windsor, CT. Base pay range $92,000–$120,000 (good faith estimate). Specific salary influenced by experience, education, certifications, and location.

WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.