Vendor Management Specialist

What You'll Do Partner with business stakeholders, third-party vendors and operational staff daily to ensure delivery of services are in alignment with contractual expectation. Advocate service offerings on behalf of the area by influencing decisions related to use of services. + Support Technology teams and business units on tasks associated with vendor supplier management. + Responsible for documentation and record tracking to fulfill EDS responsibilities + Gain understanding of strategy and associate changes. Be encouraging toward strategy and change through transparent feedback. + Be a champion of the strategy and change agent among peers and customers. + Shows precision in conveyed data and aids with reporting. + Proactively collaborate with your vendor management colleagues and any operational personnel within Enterprise Documents and throughout the organization. + Be continuously and actively engaged with vendors who support our operation. + Work on assigned projects as needed. Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years Who You Are + Bachelor's degree plus 2+ years related work experience required + Must have excellent interpersonal skills due to the significant level of cross functional interaction inherent in the position. + Excellent analytical, problem solving, presentation, organizational skills, and written/verbal communication skills, as well as ability to have common sense + Must have the ability to multitask and prioritize workload to meet established deadlines and performance standards + Must have positive relationship skills and have a proven track record of informally managing and networking with staff of diverse functions and objectives to achieve results Skills That Will Help You Stand Out + Interest/experience using AI tools + Strong Excel proficiency + Experience with ServiceNow and PowerBI Salary Range Information Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly) $24.21 - $32.42 / hour Time Off Program Personal Time Off (PTO) is provided to hourly (non-exempt) employees and provides a set amount of accrued time earned each pay period. Employees can use their PTO for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Pension Eligible Yes Hours Flexible start time between 7am - 8am CST Location Des Moines, IA Work Environments This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek). Work Authorization/Sponsorship At this time, we are not considering applicants who need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, and others. For more information about work authorization, please use the following links. Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants Investment Ethical Guidelines For Principal Asset Management roles, you must adhere to an Investment Code of Ethics covering personal and business behavior. This also includes personal trading activities for you and your household members. Similar rules may apply to other roles within the company. Experience Principal At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, weu2019re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services u2013 and that starts with you. Our success depends on the outstanding experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits. Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Posting Window We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. Original Posting Date 3/5/2026 Most Recently Posted Date 3/5/2026

Created: 2026-03-09