Vendor Manager

Description:

The Vendor Manager would be responsible for cultivating and maintaining robust relationships with vendors and suppliers on behalf of the organization. This role is pivotal in managing vendor performance, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services. Acting as a liaison between the company and its vendors, the Vendor Manager promotes collaboration and drives operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:-

• Supplier Service and SLA Reviews.
• Support the introduction of new services.
• Reporting / forecasting operational budget spend and future demand.
• New Project/ Feature/ Regions and Markets budget requirements.
• License volumes.
• Invoices and payment management.
• Creation of Purchase Orders, Requisitions, and associated documentation.
• Evaluation of vendors/ bidders and technically levelling proposals.
• Uplifting contracts across to a ‘Gold’ standard.
• Introduce terms into vendor contracts to ensure excellent levels of Service Delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain contracts and services database and aid management reporting.
• Contribute to data improvement/ value initiatives cross-function and cross-group.
• Investigate legacy contracts, opportunities and make recommendations accordingly.
• Document and maintain pricing and charging mechanisms – avoid cost increases where possible.
• General administration tasks supporting Cyber Security and Connected Car Management.