Description
Vendor Manager
Camberley
6 month Contract
My high profile banking client based in Camberly are looking to recruit a Vendor Manager on a 6months contract with the potential for extension.
This role, within HR Vendor Management, responsible for the governance and oversight of a portfolio of vendors that may vary in risk and complexity. Vendor Managers are responsible for the coordination and execution of the Global Vendor Management Program (GVMP) deliverables and ensuring the business strategy, defined processes, and performance outcomes are delivered against established contractual Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators. This Individual will work closely with executives and be accountable for vendor performance management, business reviews and other risk mitigation activities. Successful candidates must be able to work horizontally across a large, complex, global organization.
Your main responsibilities will involve:
- Effectively managing Vendors commensurate with all associated risks and executing the requirements of the Vendor Management Program
- Managing performance and mitigating risk for vendors aligned to High risk services
- Identifying potential risks, implementing appropriate controls and validating the banks performance and risk objectives
- Collaborating with Sourcing in establishing appropriate contractual terms
- Serving as the primary liaison between vendor and end user
- Managing the satisfaction of the business with the vendor to constantly re-evaluate their needs
- Facilitating cross functional communication and work efforts between Vendor Managers and line of business stakeholders
- Identifying and escalating issues and emerging risks through the appropriate Front Line Unit/Control Function, Risk, Compliance, Global Procurement and Audit management routines while ensuring timely remediation
- Coordinating and providing support to the Enterprise Vendor Manager as required
Essential Skills
- Experience with supply chain sourcing processes including writing and interpreting contracts and Service Level Agreement's (SLA's)
- Vendor management experience in a large, global organization Knowledge of Ariba and/or vendor management platforms
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders both internal and external.
- Highly organized with ability to drive many competing priorities
- Strong influencing skills through verbal communication and high impact, data-driven presentations
- Self-motivated, results-driven and problem solving ability
- Intellectually curious with a strong appetite for learning and development
Desired Skills
- Strong understanding of Human Resources information technology,
- Financial services or banking experience
- Ability to negotiate
N.B. This particular client requires that, if you are not a British Citizen, you must hold an EU Passport, Tier 1 Visa/HSMP, Dependency Visa, or Ancestry Visa for this particular vacancy or have Permanent Residency status in the UK - please specify in your response which of these you have.
Only suitable candidates need apply. If you have not received a response within a 48 hour period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.