Sparkfund
Senior Manager, Vendor Management
Minneapolis, MN · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$170k-$203kDetected 52 days ago
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About the role
- About Sparkfund Sparkfund is the utility services company unlocking capacity on the grid.
- With more than 3,200 projects deployed across 43 states and more than 300MW of energized assets constructed, Sparkfund is transforming customer-sited assets into a valuable portfolio resource for the benefit of our society.
- To learn more about Sparkfund, visit sparkfund.com.
Responsibilities
- Lead Vendor Strategy & Performance
- Manage a portfolio of vendor relationships supporting Sparkfund's project delivery operations.
- Lead vendor scorecards, business reviews, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Support commercial negotiations and vendor relationship management activities.
- Maintain and optimize Sparkfund's approved vendor network.
- Drive Supply Chain Reliability
- Develop contingency plans for critical vendor dependencies.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure vendor capabilities align with project needs.
- Lead and Develop a Team
- Manage and coach a team of Vendor Management professionals.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, supply chain, or related functions.
- Experience managing vendor portfolios in project-based, construction, infrastructure, or operational environments.
- Experience leading vendor performance programs and governance processes.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching and team development.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed business decisions.
Nice to have
- Experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, distributed energy resources (DER), or related industries.
- Experience managing EPC firms, subcontractors, or field service vendors.
- Familiarity with vendor management platforms, procurement systems, and performance tracking tools.
- Experience scaling vendor operations within a growing organization.
- What Makes Someone Successful in This Role
- Thinks strategically about vendor relationships, not just individual transactions.
- Balances cost, performance, quality, and risk when making decisions.
- 401(k) with employer match
Compensation
- Competitive compensation of $170,000 - $203,000 base salary.
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible vacation policy
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Monthly phone and internet stipend
- Monitor vendor performance, capacity, geographic coverage, and operational readiness.
Company info
- Through its Distributed Capacity Procurement (DCP) model, Sparkfund enables utilities, energy majors, and large-load customers to deploy front-of-the-meter batteries and gensets as distribution infrastructure.
- We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.
Equal opportunity
- Sparkfund is an equal opportunity employer.
- We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- Sparkfund also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs or practices, in all phases of the hiring process and throughout employment.
- If you need an accommodation, please let us know.
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