Vendor Management – Associate | VP

Position Overview

ATLAS SP is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our Procurement/Vendor Management team. This role plays a critical part in supporting the firm’s operational efficiency, cost management, and risk mitigation by centrally overseeing vendor relationships and procurement processes. The successful candidate will drive day-to-day management of third party onboarding, diligence, vendor negotiations, internal coordination and cost management. This position involves cross-functional collaboration with teams such as Business Management, Origination/Trading Desks, Legal, Finance, and Technology, and offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance procurement workflows and vendor governance. The role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is eager to make a meaningful impact across the organization.

Responsibilities

· Maintain and update vendor profiles, including new vendor registration, renewals, and offboarding processes

· Serve as a liaison between business leads, legal counsel, and executive leadership to facilitate vendor-related decisions

· Ensure timelines for new vendor engagements are aligned with expected deadlines

· Create and track purchase orders, collaborating closely with Strategic Finance and Accounting

· Analyze third-party costs and provide reporting to support budgeting and cost optimization efforts

· Provide premier support services to both internal and external stakeholders / vendors

· Maintain dashboards and reports to track procurement metrics and vendor performance

· Lead initiatives that streamline operational capabilities, create process efficiencies, enhance the internal stakeholder experience and reduce operational risks

Qualification and Experience

· 3-5 years of Business Management, Procurement, Sourcing, or Vendor Management with experience in financial services

· Organized and self-motivated with the ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively

· Strong executive presence, comfortable communicating with C-Suite executives

· Familiarity with legal contracts

· Possess strong financial acumen and analytical skills

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Motivated, enthusiastic, hard-working

· Demonstrated confidence, maturity, and proactive nature

· Eagerness to learn and take on responsibility

· Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)

Base Salary Range

$100,000 - $175,000