Director, Vendor Management

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road-helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

The Director of Vendor Management is a strategic thinker with a proven ability to develop and implement effective vendor management strategies that align with business objectives. A seasoned professional that is adept at negotiating favorable terms. You will possess strong analytical skills for assessing vendor performance through data-driven metrics, coupled with an exceptional ability to communicate and build lasting relationships. Key success criteria require a detail-oriented leader with comprehensive expertise in conducting performance reviews and will excel in leading conflict resolution to efficiently manage any anomalies should they arise.

In your daily job you will:

• Responsible for implementing governance process frameworks for the management of the Vendor partners.
• Vendor Management Portfolio ownership.
• Responsible for developing and directing the relationships with Strategic (high-spend, high-value, and high-dependence) IT Vendor partners.
• Responsible to act as the point of contact for escalation and arbitration for relationship issues and if all other avenues of supplier management fail, operational problems.
• Consult with the Supply Chain Management team to drive partner selection, contract negotiation and overall partner management activities.
• Monitor the performance of the partners (Monthly, Quarterly and Annual review) and drive continuous improvement of these performance metrics.
• Lead the delivery of focused programs ensuring the delivery of contractual commitments.
• Consult with Global Supply Management for all contract-related financial management and tender activities, to include developing and negotiating contract terms, conditions, modifications, penalties and incentives, while working with key stakeholders to ensure that their requirements are met
• Prepare reports and presentations on vendor performance for the Executive and Senior Leadership stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments.
• Oversee vendor onboarding to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis to assess vendor partnership viability.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

YOUR BACKGROUND

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• Responsible for implementing governance process frameworks for the management of the Vendor partners.
• Vendor Management Portfolio ownership.
• Responsible for developing and directing the relationships with Strategic (high-spend, high-value, and high-dependence) IT Vendor partners.
• Responsible to act as the point of contact for escalation and arbitration for relationship issues and if all other avenues of supplier management fail, operational problems.
• Consult with the Supply Chain Management team to drive partner selection, contract negotiation and overall partner management activities.
• Monitor the performance of the partners (Monthly, Quarterly and Annual review) and drive continuous improvement of these performance metrics.
• Lead the delivery of focused programs ensuring the delivery of contractual commitments.
• Consult with Global Supply Management for all contract-related financial management and tender activities, to include developing and negotiating contract terms, conditions, modifications, penalties and incentives, while working with key stakeholders to ensure that their requirements are met
• Prepare reports and presentations on vendor performance for the Executive and Senior Leadership stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments.
• Oversee vendor onboarding to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis to assess vendor partnership viability.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET'S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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Client-provided location(s): Troy, MI

Job ID: Aptiv-J000684093

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-13T02:40:42