Vendor Manager (m/f/d)

Northern Data Group is at the forefront of the technology industry, providing high-performance computing (HPC) solutions and infrastructure that power the next generation of AI, blockchain, and cloud services. We are looking for a Vendor Manager to manage our strategic supplier ecosystem as we continue our global expansion.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Relationship Management: You will build and maintain effective, long-term relationships with external suppliers to ensure reliable service delivery and cost efficiency.
• Performance & Quality Oversight: You will monitor vendor performance, resolve issues, and identify opportunities to improve quality and optimise supply chain operations.
• Contractual & Commercial Lead: You will lead the negotiation of high-value, complex contracts and manage a diverse vendor ecosystem to ensure favourable commercial terms.
• Risk & Compliance Management: You will oversee third-party risk management and ensure all vendors comply with contractual agreements and regulatory frameworks.
• Financial & Budgetary Control: You will be responsible for cost control, budget management, and procurement planning to support business and project objectives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: You will act as a key liaison between internal teams, specifically Data Center Operations, Facilities, and IT Infrastructure as well as our external partners.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Professional Tenacity: You possess 10+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or supplier management.
• Industry Background: You have proven experience working in or supporting data center operations, facilities management, or IT infrastructure environments.
• Strategic Portfolio Management: You have a background in managing large-scale vendor portfolios and strategic suppliers.
• Negotiation & Commercial Acumen: You have strong contract negotiation and commercial management skills, with experience handling high-value contracts.
• Compliance Knowledge: You have a working knowledge of third-party risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Analytical Capability: You have strong analytical and financial management skills, including experience with data analysis and reporting tools like Microsoft Excel.
• Technical Systems: You are familiar with enterprise systems, specifically SAP ERP.
• Education: You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, IT, or a related field.
• Leadership: You have excellent stakeholder management and leadership abilities.

WHAT WE OFFER

• With us, you will work towards the future of HPC: From new, sustainable building methods for data centers to cooling concepts to software solutions for accelerated compute.
• Your approaches count: In official exchange formats or spontaneously at the coffee machine. At Northern Data, it's the best idea that counts - not the hierarchy.
• You make the difference in the company: Unlike in established corporations, at Northern Data you will really help shape things. From implementing new departments, to optimizing processes and culture.
• Best-in-class partners: The best work with Northern Data. This means a knowledge and time advantage from which your career and our customers benefit equally.
• Green by heart: Sustainability is at the core of Northern Data. With us, you actively work on the carbon neutrality of datacenters worldwide.
• Home Office facts: Work with our international and virtual team flexible from home. And of course, your hardware wishes will be fulfilled to make your ideas for next level HPC come true.
• Your wellness matters: At Northern Data we have regular wellbeing initiatives that are designed to promote wellness, diversity, inclusion, and much more, ensuring a supportive and enriching environment for our global team.