Vendor Manager

A Vendor Manager oversees the relationships and agreements between a company and its suppliers or vendors. They play a crucial role in ensuring the organization gets the best value from its vendors by managing contracts, negotiating terms, and maintaining effective communication.

Vendor Managers are tasked with various responsibilities, including selecting and onboarding new vendors, evaluating vendor performance, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. 

They analyze vendor pricing, quality, and service levels to make informed decisions. They may also resolve disputes, coordinate delivery schedules, and implement strategies to improve vendor relationships, ultimately enhancing the company's supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.

Are you ready to take the lead in optimizing our vendor partnerships and driving our business success?

Join our team as a Vendor Manager and be at the forefront of our supply chain strategy.

In this role, you'll oversee vendor relationships, leveraging your negotiation skills and strategic vision to secure favorable terms and high-quality services.

By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll develop and enforce vendor guidelines, ensuring alignment with our business goals while fostering a culture of transparency and accountability. 

• Collaborate with various departments to understand their vendor needs and requirements.
• Source, select, and onboard vendors based on the company's needs and strategic objectives.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Monitor vendor performance and conduct regular assessments to ensure compliance with service-level agreements.
• Resolve any vendor-related issues or disputes in a timely and effective manner.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to foster long-term partnerships.
• Continuously seek opportunities to optimize vendor processes and improve efficiencies.
• Track and report key vendor metrics to senior management for decision-making purposes.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in vendor management.
• Implement risk management strategies to mitigate vendor-related risks effectively.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives through effective vendor management strategies.
• Ensure that vendors comply with the company's policies and regulations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align vendor strategies with business goals.
• Lead vendor performance review meetings to address performance gaps and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure vendor agreements are compliant.

• Increased vendor performance ratings by X% within the first six months.
• Achieved X% cost reduction through renegotiation of vendor contracts annually.
• Improved vendor response times by X% to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensured vendor compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Enhanced vendor satisfaction scores by implementing feedback-driven improvements.
• Reduced vendor-related incidents by X% through proactive risk management.
• Implemented X new vendor selection criteria to enhance vendor quality.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in vendor management or procurement, ideally in the IT industry.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess vendor performance metrics.
• Sound knowledge of contract management and legal compliance.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in vendor management software and MS Office suite.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with a focus on efficiency.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.