We are looking for a strategic and relationship-focused Vendor Manager to manage vendor partnerships, ensure service quality, and optimize costs. The ideal candidate should have strong negotiation skills, experience in vendor management, and the ability to build long-term, mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
As a Vendor Manager, you will be responsible for vendor onboarding, performance management, contract negotiations, compliance monitoring, and coordination with internal teams. This role requires analytical skills, communication ability, and a strong understanding of procurement and supply chain processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, onboard and manage vendors and service providers
- Negotiate contracts, pricing and service-level agreements (SLAs)
- Monitor vendor performance, quality and delivery timelines
- Ensure compliance with contracts, policies and standards
- Resolve vendor-related issues and escalations
- Coordinate with procurement, operations and finance teams
- Maintain vendor records, contracts and performance reports
- Identify cost-saving and efficiency improvement opportunities
Required Skills:
- Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management skills
- Knowledge of procurement, contracts and supply chain processes
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with vendor evaluation and performance metrics
- Proficiency in Excel, reporting tools and vendor management systems
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills