VENDOR MANAGER
CIRCA 60K+
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 effectibvely manage relationships and contractual arrangements with all third party suppliers.
KEY TASKS
- Work with the IS Department Senior Management Team (ISSMT) to develop, construct and execute a technical tender management process, reporting, analysis and insight.
- Working closely with key suppliers to build strategic relationships with those key suppliers.
- Work closely with Stakeholders to 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, SLA's and contractual obligations.
- Educate and train the IS Deprtment in vendor process, best practic and capablities, driving and self-serve culture across all organisational levels
- Ensure that supplier/vendor orders are processed and managed effectively both internally and by the vendor, so that contract delivery requirements are adhered to and comply with best practice.
- Working with the IS Department Service Delivery Team to esnure 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 influenicing and earning the respect of high-calibre product and technical specialists. strong stakeholder management across all levels in the organisation
- Experience of effectively analysing problems and data, paying high attention to detail and presenting solutions and information in a meaningful way to a diverse range of audiences.
- Experience with a wide range of project delivery methodologies.
- Knowledge of negotiation 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 domenstrating 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 who really know how to support and develop their team members. Your commitment will be well-rewarded and you will feel part of an organisation who can really offer you future career development and prospects.