Vendor Manager
il y a 20 heures
Paris
The Senior Manager of Vendor Management is responsible for leading strategic supplier relationships, overseeing vendor performance, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and compliance standards. This role manages a team of vendor management professionals and partners cross-functionally to optimize value, mitigate risks, and drive operational excellence across the vendor lifecycle. Responsibilities: • Lead the development and execution of vendor management strategies in alignment with enterprise procurement and business goals., • Establish and manage relationships with key suppliers, acting as the escalation point for critical issues and negotiations., • Oversee vendor performance management processes, including scorecards, service-level agreements (SLAs), and continuous improvement plans., • Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Risk to ensure all vendor contracts meet regulatory, financial, and risk management standards., • Guide and mentor a team of vendor management specialists and managers, supporting their professional development and performance., • Drive vendor consolidation, cost savings, and innovation through strategic sourcing and supplier engagement., • Monitor market trends and risks related to key vendor categories and proactively adapt strategy., • Develop and report on KPIs related to vendor performance, risk, and value delivery to senior leadership., • Vendor Performance & Compliance: Ensure strategic vendors meet service-level agreements (SLAs) and contractual obligations, with minimal compliance or risk issues., • Value Delivery & Cost Optimization: Drive measurable savings and value through contract negotiations, vendor consolidation, and supplier innovation., • Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and ensure vendor solutions align with business needs., • Team Leadership & Development: Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing vendor management team with clear goals and growth paths., • Risk & Governance Management: Proactively identify and mitigate vendor-related risks through robust governance, due diligence, and monitoring processes. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (Master’s preferred)., • 8–10 years of relevant experience in vendor or supplier management, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity., • Strong negotiation, contract management, and risk assessment skills., • Proven experience managing vendor relationships in a complex, cross-functional environment., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities., • Familiarity with procurement tools and vendor management systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa)., • Fluent English, fluency in additional European languages is a big plus. Leadership Competencies: • Strategic Thinking, • Decision Making and Accountability, • Team Leadership and Talent Development, • Stakeholder Engagement, • Change Management What do we offer: • Competitive salaries based on your professional experience, • Fast growing international company with stable employment, • Annual vacation and 1 additional day off on your birthday, • Mental Wellbeing Program – providing you and your immediate family members with free and confidential mental and physical health support services for a wide range of personal and work-related issues., • Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching, • Free English and German language classes, • Referral Program with attractive incentives, • Flexible working hours and hybrid or fully remote work