Public Library of Science
The Publishing Operations Vendor Manager at PLOS will lead vendor strategy across the publishing lifecycle, ensuring external partners support end‑to‑end workflows with quality, scalability and continuous improvement. The role oversees procurement, contracting, RFP processes, onboarding, performance monitoring and capacity planning to maintain operational resilience and strong vendor relationships.
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United States
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2003
PLOS (Public Library of Science) is a mission-driven, nonprofit open-access publisher dedicated to advancing open science, research integrity, and broad public access to research. It publishes a portfolio of peer-reviewed journals across the life and health sciences (including PLOS ONE, PLOS Biology, and PLOS Medicine) and champions policies like open data, reproducibility, and transparency in peer review. In addition to publishing, PLOS develops tools, advocacy, and institutional partnerships to lower barriers to sharing research, speed dissemination, and increase the societal impact of science.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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