Vendor Manager

VENDOR MANAGER

UP TO £70K PA

HYBRID – 1 DAY A WEEK IN OFFICE

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

We have been invited by our client, a well-established organisation to source a VENDOR MANAGER to join their IS team on a permanent basis. This is a role that has been created to ensure strategic Vendor Management within the business to effectively manage relationships and contractual arrangements with all third party suppliers.

KEY TASKS

As Vendor Manager you will:

• Work with the IS Department Senior Management Team (ISSMT) to develop, construct and execute a technical tender management process, reporting, analysis and insight.
• Work closely with key suppliers to build strategic relationships.
• Support all aspects of technical commercial contracts, expenditure, supplier performance, analytics and reporting.
• Create and own a regular suite of vendor performance reporting for the ISMMT and wider business stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot vendor issues such as purchase orders, delivery schedules, technical documentation, product queries, pricing models, SLAs and contractual obligations.
• Educate and train the IS Department in vendor processes, best practices and capabilities, driving a self-serve culture across all organisational levels.
• Ensure that supplier/vendor orders are processed and managed effectively, adhering to contract delivery requirements and best practices.
• Work with the IS Department Service Delivery Team to ensure timely and accurate billing and close supplier management.
• Drive value from each Account.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Demonstrated experience of working in a Vendor Management role within a Technology setting.
• Skilled in the use of respected analytical tools and the creation of new processes.
• Successful track record of influencing and earning the respect of high-calibre product and technical specialists with strong stakeholder management across all levels in the organisation.
• Experience of effectively analysing problems and data, paying high attention to detail and presenting solutions in a meaningful way to a diverse range of audiences.
• Experience with a wide range of project delivery methodologies.
• Knowledge of negotiating Service Level Agreements.

You will need to be a team player with a thorough and inquisitive mindset. Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills whilst demonstrating great analytical skills with attention to detail. Team collaboration with commitment and enthusiasm is essential.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that supports and develops their team members. Your commitment will be well-rewarded, and you will feel part of an organisation that offers future career development and prospects.

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