Vendor Manager

A Vendor Manager oversees relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring that the organisation receives quality products and services at competitive prices. You might work in industries such as retail, manufacturing, or technology, focusing on negotiating contracts, managing vendor performance, and coordinating supply chain activities. Vendor Managers aim to optimise vendor partnerships to support business objectives.

Vendor Managers play a crucial role in maintaining supply chain efficiency. You’ll need strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple vendor relationships. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure that agreements are met and that any issues are resolved promptly.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $114,400
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a vendor manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Procurement)
Online
12 months
$3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Procurement Specialist Vendor Manager Contract Specialist
Inventory Manager Supply Planner Purchasing Officer Contract Administrator Head of Procurement Logistics Coordinator Commercial Manager Logistics Specialist Project Coordinator Procurement Officer Technical Writer Buyer
+ 12 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Radio Producer
Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Local Government Customer Service Assistant Council Member Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Landfill Supervisor Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Area Manager Regional Manager Presales Consultant Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Scrum Master Procurement Consultant Customer Success Manager Service Director Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Cluster Manager Solutions Architect Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Engagement Manager Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Social Media Strategist Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Operations Officer Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher International Project Manager 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Process Analyst Program Leader Capability Manager Data Miner Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Project Director Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager Customer Experience Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Program Evaluator Site Manager Political Consultant Risk Consultant Development Manager Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Commercial Manager Vendor Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Innovation Strategist Early Childhood Center Manager Digital Project Manager Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Corporate Services Manager Clinical Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Food Service Supervisor Leadership Coach
+ 267 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Radio Producer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Local Government Customer Service Assistant Council Member Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Landfill Supervisor Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Area Manager Regional Manager Presales Consultant Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Scrum Master Procurement Consultant Customer Success Manager Service Director Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Cluster Manager Solutions Architect Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Engagement Manager Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Social Media Strategist Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Operations Officer Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher International Project Manager Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Film Producer Location Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Partnerships Manager Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Meteorologist Executive Director Mining Manager IT Specialist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Logistician Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager ICT Project Manager Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Education Coordinator Business Process Analyst Program Leader Capability Manager Data Miner Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Project Director Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager Customer Experience Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Program Evaluator Site Manager Political Consultant Risk Consultant Development Manager Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Commercial Manager Vendor Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Innovation Strategist Early Childhood Center Manager Digital Project Manager Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Corporate Services Manager Clinical Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Food Service Supervisor Leadership Coach + 267 more
PSP80116

Graduate Certificate in Strategic Procurement
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $14,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Procurement Manager Vendor Manager Procurement Specialist
Category Manager Contract Specialist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Procurement Manager Vendor Manager Procurement Specialist Category Manager Contract Specialist + 2 more
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