Interactive Brokers
Vendor Manager – Indirect Procurement
Interactive Brokers, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Vendor Manager – Indirect Procurement
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Interactive Brokers .
Company Overview Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. Known for its cutting‑edge technology and client commitment, IBKR provides global electronic brokerage services to clients in over 200 countries and territories. Barron’s recognized Interactive Brokers as the No.1 online broker for six consecutive years.
Hybrid Role This role is hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
About Your Team This senior vendor management role reports to the Sr. Director of IT Procurement and Vendor Management.
Responsibilities
Serve as trusted advisor to business leaders, legal, enterprise risk, audit, compliance and other key stakeholders globally.
Guide vendors through robust risk assessments and due diligence for existing ICT third‑party service providers.
Implement robust contractual arrangements addressing security, performance, and continuity requirements.
Establish effective monitoring, scorecards, and oversight mechanisms for ICT third‑party service providers.
Develop and implement vendor management strategies and processes.
Manage all vendor‑management related assignments and activities.
Develop and maintain incident response and business continuity plans, ensuring regular testing and updates.
Collaborate with internal departments to build reporting requirements and automate procurement and vendor‑management systems.
Drive DORA addendum execution and compliance.
Guide cross‑functional teams through the procurement and vendor‑management process.
Align with category leaders on sourcing/procurement strategy.
Lead development and implementation of complex, cross‑region supplier performance scorecards.
Monitor vendor performance against contracts, SLAs and KPIs.
Ensure business expectations, global and regional regulation/compliance requirements are met.
Maintain understanding of Responsible Sourcing, Contract Management, Category Management, Diverse Supply Base, 3rd‑party risk management and regional compliance requirements.
Use Source‑to‑Pay systems and develop complex dashboards for reporting and analytics.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management.
Experience: 10–15 years of professional experience in vendor management.
Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage large‑scale, complex strategic initiatives with multi‑million‑dollar values, tight deadlines and significant risk factors.
Methodical Approach: Proven track record applying structured strategic vendor‑management methodologies successfully.
Negotiation Skills: Exceptional negotiation abilities with proven capacity to influence executive stakeholders both internally and externally.
Business Acumen: Strong organizational awareness with sound judgment in planning and decision‑making processes.
Communication: Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Stakeholder Management: Proactive and collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional internal client engagements.
Analytical Thinking: Advanced analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, especially in translating spend/supplier data into effective sourcing strategies.
Success Traits
Self‑motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
Superb analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent collaboration and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Outstanding organizational and time‑management skills.
Company Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary, annual performance‑based bonus and stock grant.
Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match.
Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision. Company pays medical healthcare premium.
Wellness screenings, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off and generous parental leave policy.
Daily company lunch allowance and fully stocked kitchen with healthy breakfast and snack options.
Corporate events including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams.
Education reimbursement and learning opportunities.
Modern offices with multi‑monitor setups.
Salary This role’s anticipated base salary range is $145,000 to $165,000 annually, based on skills and experience. The offered salary is just part of the total compensation package, which includes a discretionary cash bonus and stock award, health care, tuition reimbursement and more.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
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Vendor Manager – Indirect Procurement
role at
Interactive Brokers .
Company Overview Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. Known for its cutting‑edge technology and client commitment, IBKR provides global electronic brokerage services to clients in over 200 countries and territories. Barron’s recognized Interactive Brokers as the No.1 online broker for six consecutive years.
Hybrid Role This role is hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
About Your Team This senior vendor management role reports to the Sr. Director of IT Procurement and Vendor Management.
Responsibilities
Serve as trusted advisor to business leaders, legal, enterprise risk, audit, compliance and other key stakeholders globally.
Guide vendors through robust risk assessments and due diligence for existing ICT third‑party service providers.
Implement robust contractual arrangements addressing security, performance, and continuity requirements.
Establish effective monitoring, scorecards, and oversight mechanisms for ICT third‑party service providers.
Develop and implement vendor management strategies and processes.
Manage all vendor‑management related assignments and activities.
Develop and maintain incident response and business continuity plans, ensuring regular testing and updates.
Collaborate with internal departments to build reporting requirements and automate procurement and vendor‑management systems.
Drive DORA addendum execution and compliance.
Guide cross‑functional teams through the procurement and vendor‑management process.
Align with category leaders on sourcing/procurement strategy.
Lead development and implementation of complex, cross‑region supplier performance scorecards.
Monitor vendor performance against contracts, SLAs and KPIs.
Ensure business expectations, global and regional regulation/compliance requirements are met.
Maintain understanding of Responsible Sourcing, Contract Management, Category Management, Diverse Supply Base, 3rd‑party risk management and regional compliance requirements.
Use Source‑to‑Pay systems and develop complex dashboards for reporting and analytics.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management.
Experience: 10–15 years of professional experience in vendor management.
Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage large‑scale, complex strategic initiatives with multi‑million‑dollar values, tight deadlines and significant risk factors.
Methodical Approach: Proven track record applying structured strategic vendor‑management methodologies successfully.
Negotiation Skills: Exceptional negotiation abilities with proven capacity to influence executive stakeholders both internally and externally.
Business Acumen: Strong organizational awareness with sound judgment in planning and decision‑making processes.
Communication: Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Stakeholder Management: Proactive and collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional internal client engagements.
Analytical Thinking: Advanced analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, especially in translating spend/supplier data into effective sourcing strategies.
Success Traits
Self‑motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
Superb analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent collaboration and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Outstanding organizational and time‑management skills.
Company Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary, annual performance‑based bonus and stock grant.
Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match.
Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision. Company pays medical healthcare premium.
Wellness screenings, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off and generous parental leave policy.
Daily company lunch allowance and fully stocked kitchen with healthy breakfast and snack options.
Corporate events including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams.
Education reimbursement and learning opportunities.
Modern offices with multi‑monitor setups.
Salary This role’s anticipated base salary range is $145,000 to $165,000 annually, based on skills and experience. The offered salary is just part of the total compensation package, which includes a discretionary cash bonus and stock award, health care, tuition reimbursement and more.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
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