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Overview

The Intuit Risk team uses critical vendor data and services to protect our customers from financial fraud and risk.

We are seeking a **Vendor Relationship Manager** with a proven track record in leading vendor management programs at scale. In this role, you will be responsible for managing strategic external vendor partnerships, optimizing contract performance, and enabling long-term value creation across the organization. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in vendor negotiation, contract governance, and supplier relationship management from prior leadership roles.

You will work cross-functionally with **Risk Leadership, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Product, IT** to ensure vendor engagements meet operational, financial, and compliance standards while aligning with Intuit's strategic goals.

What you'll bring

+ Bachelor's degree in **Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field** ; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.

+ **8–10+ years** of experience in **vendor management, procurement, sourcing** , or supplier strategy—preferably in a large enterprise or high-growth technology company, or consulting.

+ Proven experience leading strategic vendor relationships and managing complex negotiations.

+ Strong understanding of **contract law, pricing models, risk management** , and vendor governance best practices.

+ Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and executive leadership.

How you will lead

+ **Own and manage key vendor relationships** across all of Risk—serving as the primary point of contact for strategic partners and service providers.

+ Lead **contract negotiation and renegotiation efforts** , ensuring optimal pricing, service levels, and risk mitigation.

+ Drive **vendor performance management** through regular reviews, scorecards, SLAs, and KPI alignment.

+ Identify and execute **cost optimization** opportunities and ensure vendors deliver high ROI.

+ Develop and implement a **long-term vendor engagement strategy** , including renewal planning, consolidation, and innovation pipelines.

+ Partner with **Legal and Finance** to manage contract terms, risk controls, and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.

+ Maintain detailed knowledge of vendor landscape, market trends, and emerging technologies relevant to strategic sourcing areas.

+ Act as a strategic advisor to business stakeholders on vendor selection, onboarding, and renewal decisions.

+ Champion tools and systems that improve **vendor governance, transparency, and automation** (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, ServiceNow, etc.).

+ Mentor and coach junior team members

Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this position is: Bay Area California $ 193,500.00 - 261,500.00This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits).Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Intuit will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements of local law.