Operations Lead (Vendor Management)

TL;DR

Operations Lead (Vendor Management): Leading the global vendor ecosystem and sourcing strategy for IT assets with an accent on partner negotiations, channel program management, and team leadership. Focus on building scalable procurement processes, optimizing supply chain performance, and driving commercial outcomes in a high-growth environment.

Location: New York, NY

Company

hirify.global is a D.E. Shaw-backed tech startup reimagining IT asset management for distributed teams by streamlining procurement, shipping, and tracking.

What you will do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Vendor Management Specialists while remaining hands-on with daily execution.
• Own the global vendor ecosystem, including OEMs, distributors, and resellers, to support competitive pricing and reliable fulfillment.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, credit, and rebates to maximize commercial value.
• Establish and enforce standards, SLAs, and playbooks for vendor onboarding, program execution, and issue resolution.
• Manage vendor KPIs and performance data to drive continuous improvement and accountability.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for supply constraints, pricing discrepancies, and fulfillment challenges.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in vendor/partner management, IT procurement, or supply chain.
• Proven track record of supervising or leading a team.
• Direct experience working with OEM and distribution channels (e.g., Apple, Dell, Lenovo, TD SYNNEX, Ingram Micro).
• Strong knowledge of channel programs (Deal Registration, Apple VPP/DPP, warranties, rebates).
• Demonstrated ability to build and standardize processes in a fast-changing, high-growth environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and a data-driven approach to problem-solving.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a critical supply chain lane at a high-growth, early-stage company.
• Direct commercial ownership and influence over global partner strategy.
• Exposure to executive-level relationships across leading global OEMs and technology partners.
• Collaborative environment working across Sales, Finance, Logistics, and Product teams.