Franchise Vendor Procurement Manager

Franchise Vendor Procurement Manager Position Summary The Franchise Vendor Procurement Manager leads the sourcing, negotiation, and management of vendor relationships that support Evive Brands and its franchise network. This role builds and maintains approved and preferred vendor programs across brands, securing the quality, pricing, and service levels that strengthen franchisee unit economics and corporate operations. The Vendor Procurement Manager partners with brand leadership, operations, finance, marketing, legal, and IT to ensure vendors meet brand standards, contract terms, and compliance requirements, while identifying cost savings and value opportunities for the entire system. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Sourcing & Vendor Selection Identify, evaluate, and qualify vendors for products and services used by corporate teams and franchisees, including technology, marketing, uniforms, supplies, equipment, insurance, and business services. Lead RFI and RFP processes, including requirements gathering, bid evaluation, and recommendations to leadership. Conduct vendor due diligence, including financial stability, references, insurance, and data security reviews. Maintain the approved and preferred vendor list for each brand. Negotiation & Contract Management Negotiate pricing, payment terms, service levels, rebates, and vendor contributions to brand marketing or conference programs. Partner with Legal to draft, review, and execute vendor agreements, NDAs, and statements of work. Maintain a central contract repository and track renewal, expiration, and price-adjustment dates. Manage contract renewals, renegotiations, and terminations. Vendor Performance & Relationship Management Establish KPIs and scorecards for key vendors and conduct regular business reviews. Monitor service levels, resolve performance issues, and escalate concerns when necessary. Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic vendor partners. Manage vendor onboarding and offboarding processes. Franchise System Support Develop and promote vendor programs that deliver measurable value to franchise owners. Communicate vendor programs through franchisee communications, portals, training, and conferences. Gather franchisee feedback on vendor performance, pricing, and service. Track franchisee adoption and utilization of preferred vendor programs. Coordinate with Brand Leaders and Franchise Business Consultants to align vendor programs with operational needs. Cost Management & Reporting Analyze spend across brands to identify consolidation and savings opportunities. Track and report cost savings, cost avoidance, and rebate revenue to leadership. Ensure accurate collection and reconciliation of vendor rebates in partnership with Finance. Support procurement budgeting and forecasting. Compliance & Risk Management Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and approval workflows. Ensure vendors meet insurance, licensing, data privacy, and regulatory requirements, including healthcare privacy requirements where applicable. Assess vendor risk and maintain contingency plans for critical suppliers. Ensure purchasing activities align with franchise agreements and applicable laws. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field. Preferred: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent procurement certification. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in procurement, purchasing, vendor management, or strategic sourcing. Experience within a franchise or multi-unit organization preferred. Proven track record negotiating contracts and delivering measurable cost savings. Experience managing RFP processes and vendor performance programs. Strong analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with procurement, ERP, or contract management systems. Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage multi…

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