Vendor Manager - Dublin

Dublin  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Vendor Manager required by my client a leading software and services organization based in Dublin. This is an initial 6 month contract paying between €300 - €320 per day.

Role Overview
*My client is currently delivering a key digital Transformation Programme for Three and is seeking to recruit an experienced ICT/Transformation Programmed vendor manager
*The successful candidate will join a fast-paced Vendor Management Team in a project-based environment dealing with a variety of stakeholders across project teams, administrative functions, vendors and Three

Key responsibilities
*To give guidance for project managers (PMs) to produce high quality SOWs and ensure that competitive quotations are provided by vendors
*To implement appropriate and consistent SOW/SLA governance procedures
*To facilitate the resolution of risks and issues as they arise
*Ensure all vendors are effectively engaged, classified and mapped to programme requirements
*Ensure adequate contractual agreements as defined by my clients are in place with each vendor needed on the programme within the required timeframe to ensure on-time project delivery
*Work with my clients procurement administration and buyer teams to make sure POs are approved in a timely manner and work with PMs to track deliverables against vendor invoices received
*Ensure vendors fulfil their obligations, including meeting deadlines, achieving required quality of delivery and exchange of information

Additional Job Details:
*5+ years' experience of programme/vendor management
*Highly experienced in working on SOWs/SLAs and leading commercial engagements
*Experience in tracking engagements on a daily basis and producing reports in excel
*Ability to identify, influence and implement improved engagement and tracking processes
*Excellent communication and presentation skills
*Leadership skills, and a high degree of creativity, innovation and self-motivation
*Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to "push-back" to project teams and vendors as and when needed

If you feel you are suitable for the above role please send your CV for immediate review.

Start date
ASAP
Duration
6 months
From
Claremont Consulting Ltd
Published at
28.03.2017
Project ID:
1314251
Contract type
Freelance
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