Vendor Management Operations Lead

Duluth, GA$110k – $125kPosted 12 days ago

Role Overview

Primerica is hiring a Vendor Management Operations Lead. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Duluth. posted last week. The posted range is $110k to $125k; the employer indicates they sponsor work visas. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

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In 2025, USA Today recognized Primerica as a Top Workplace USA for the fifth year in a row, and Newsweek named Primerica one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for the second consecutive year. In 2024, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Primerica as a Top Workplace for the eleventh consecutive year, and Forbes recognized Primerica as one of America’s Best Employers for Women for the fifth year in a row. In addition, for the tenth time Primerica has been voted a Best Employer by Gwinnett Magazine. Primerica is a great place to work! Join our team to experience what it’s like to work at “one of the best places to work in the metro Atlanta”.

About this Position

The Strategic Vendor Management Operations Lead serves as the operational right-hand leader to the SVP, Strategic Vendor Management. This role is responsible for orchestrating day-to-day SVM execution, maintaining operational discipline, and ensuring delivery against SVM goals and objectives.

The role leads standing cross-functional operating cadences, coordinates priorities across Sourcing Category Leaders, Procurement, Finance, Business Leaders, and the Enterprise Transformation Office (ETO). While SVM strategy ownership remains with the leader, this role ensures strategy is translated into consistent execution across the organization.

This role is hybrid in Duluth, GA.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship.
The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $125,000.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day SVM operations, including intake, sourcing, procurement, and vendor management workflows
Drive operating cadence, backlog prioritization, and cost savings tracking aligned with Finance
Partner cross-functionally to align sourcing activity with business priorities and transformation initiatives
Optimize e-sourcing, guided buying, and catalog adoption to improve efficiency and compliance
Manage spend visibility, tail spend, and supplier performance to drive consolidation and value capture
Own operational dashboards, KPIs, and reporting to deliver actionable, executive-ready insights
Enable technology, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across SVM
Oversee vendor performance and third-party risk compliance, escalating issues with data-driven recommendations

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred
7+ years of experience in vendor management, indirect procurement, or sourcing operations, with strong exposure to SaaS/technology environments
Proven leadership experience (3+ years) managing programs, teams, or operating models in cross-functional, matrixed environments
Demonstrated success building and scaling SVM/procurement operating models, governance frameworks, and end-to-end vendor lifecycle processes
Strong expertise in vendor performance management (KPIs, SLAs, scorecards), third-party risk, and regulatory compliance
Proven track record driving operational excellence, transformation initiatives, process standardization, cost optimization, and value realization
Strong financial, commercial, and analytical acumen with effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead complex initiatives across IT, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Risk
Familiarity with procurement, vendor management, and CLM systems; relevant certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, CTPRP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) preferred

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or advanced degree
Experience in financial services or other regulated environments
Experience supporting enterprise transformation or operating model changes
Expertise in SaaS vendor optimization, licensing strategies, or enterprise platforms
Experience with procurement and CLM technologies (e.g., Coupa, Ariba)
Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, ITIL, Lean Six Sigma)
Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment

FLSA status:
This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay):

Yes

Our Benefits:

Day one health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) Plan with competitive employer match
Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off
Life and disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Vendor Management Operations Lead position at Primerica?

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Is the Vendor Management Operations Lead role at Primerica remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in Duluth. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

How much does the Vendor Management Operations Lead role at Primerica pay?

Primerica has posted a compensation range of $110k to $125k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.

When was the Vendor Management Operations Lead role at Primerica posted?

This role was posted on July 11, 2026 (12 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Does Primerica sponsor work visas for this role?

Yes. Primerica has indicated that this position is open to candidates requiring work visa sponsorship. Confirm specifics (H-1B, OPT, country eligibility, etc.) during the recruiter screen.