Once responsible for simple selection and onboarding, Vendor Managers today are responsible for a multitude of tasks and activities within an LSP. VMs are "centrally located" in the supply chain. They must be adept at cost-, capacity-, and quality-analysis; have knowledge of different cultures; possess excellent relationship management and networking skills; be adept at conflict management, and be experts at cross-team communication and collaboration. Join us to dissect the skill set of the evolved, modern VM and to better understand their critical role in a successful LSP.