Vendor Relationship Manager

Описание

We are searching for Vendor Relationships Manager role who to serve as the primary interface for Operations vendor relationships; strengthening the strategic relationships and ensuring strategic alignment.Domain of relationship with Vendors is mainly related to staffing Professional Services – Contingent Workforce management.

As a Vendor Relationships Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring service levels are consistently achieved and that continuous improvements and innovation are delivered by Operations vendors, creating a competent vendor eco system capable of supporting Experian’s growth ambitions.

Responsibilities:

Lead and pro-actively manage multiple selected third-party vendors who provide critical resource that support the services delivered to internal and external customers
Jointly deliver a strategic road map for Vendor Management and relevant vendor partnerships, to deliver cost optimization and added value to Operations
Establish regular governance meetings with vendors in line with the defined governance framework
Focus on building relationships with vendors, to drive partnership. Engage key stakeholders in vendor relationships and act as the point of escalation where necessary
Manage and report on vendor performance to SLA’s and quality of service, drawing out themes/trends and identifying opportunities for improvements
Facilitate the operational ramp up/ramp down of vendor resources, applying lean processes to deliver acceptable lead times
Drive continuous improvement and innovation with vendors, tracking benefits realization
Manage and track vendor spend, investments and volume rebates
Raising purchase orders and providing invoice approvals for vendor spend
Identify opportunities to reduce vendor spend and increase vendor quality and efficiency
Regularly evaluate and assess vendor relationships and contracts, based on ongoing needs, to ensure value, quality and innovation
Revisit and re-negotiate service levels, discounts and delivered services as required in conjunction with Third Party Management & Sourcing teams

Requirements:

3+ years proven Vendor Management experience in IT domain
Detail orientated with good analytical and organisational skills and financial acumen
Ability to interface, influence, communicate at present with all levels
Strong relationship management and collaboration skills
Is delivery oriented, self-managing, goal oriented and works well in matrix teams
Demonstrates ability to mediate conflict / issue resolution with ability to identify alternative solutions
Experience of leading vendor negotiations
Experience of driving quality & productivity improvements with vendors
Experience of working with multi-national teams

Any of the following abilities and skills will be considered an advantage:

Project Management experience
Experience of taking operational lead in sourcing activities such as contract renewals and selection of new vendors
Experience of working with and contracting for agile deliveries
Good understanding of technical landscapes and requirements for vendor roles and skills to operate within this landscape
Experience in the application of risk management practices and processes with third parties

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Езикови познания:
Английски език

Трудов опит:

Образование:

Ние предлагаме

Вид заетост:
Пълен работен ден

Срок на заетост:
Постоянна

Договор:

Ниво в йерархията:

Категория:

Интернет
ИТ и Компютърни специалисти

Държава:

България

Населено място:

Гр. София

Адрес:

Цариградско шосе 115 Г, бл. Сграда Мегапарк, ет. 10, София 1784

Дата:

18.07.2019

Организация:

ЕКСПИРИЪН БЪЛГАРИЯ ЕАД
Фирма/Организация - Директно търсеща служители

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