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About Virginia Transformer

At Virginia Transformer, we're not just manufacturing custom transformers — we're building power solutions that move the world. As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on momentum, innovation, and grit.

If you thrive on negotiation, precision in contracts, and the challenge of managing vendor relationships across a global supply base — this is your track. Every agreement matters, every clause counts, and every team member plays a vital role.

Summary

Virginia Transformer is seeking a results-oriented Sr. Manager/Director of Vendor Contracts Management to lead contract strategy, governance, and vendor relationship management. This role is pivotal in ensuring that supplier agreements are structured to deliver cost savings, deliver on supply commitments, mitigate risk, and align with business priorities across our global supplier base.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, negotiation, and execution of vendor contracts across direct and indirect categories.
• Establish and enforce contract governance processes to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with corporate policies.
• Partner with Procurement, Legal, and Finance to drive consistency in contract terms, pricing structures, and performance metrics.
• Implement contract lifecycle management tools and processes to improve visibility, efficiency, and accountability.
• Develop KPIs to monitor vendor performance, contract compliance, and cost savings initiatives.
• Provide strong team leadership, mentoring and developing contract management professionals to foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key advisor to Supply Chain leadership on vendor risk, contract disputes, and strategic sourcing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in contract management, procurement, or vendor governance.
• Knowledge of compliance standards, risk management practices, and international contracting is a must.
• Prior experience in implementing contract management systems or digital tools.
• Proven expertise in vendor negotiations, contract drafting, and lifecycle management.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.