Centralized Procurement Team : Vendor management Team

Job Title : Senior Manager - Vendor Management

Department : Vendor Management Team (VMT)

Reporting To : Head of VMT

Location : Airoli, Navi Mumbai

Working type : Hybrid ( 2-3 days in office compulsory)

Employment Type : Full-Time

Key Responsibilities :

• Vendor Onboarding & Lifecycle Management
• Lead end-to-end onboarding of vendors, covering both financial and non-financial aspects.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements during onboarding.
• Maintain and update vendor master data in the Vendor Onboarding System (VOS).
• Vendor Governance & Compliance
• Ensure adherence to vendor management policies and procedures.
• Manage documentation including NDAs, contracts, declarations, and KYC.
• Conduct periodic reviews and risk assessments of vendors.
• Audit & Risk Management
• Handle internal and external audits related to vendor management.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain audit trails and documentation for all vendor-related activities.
• Process Improvement & Tool Implementation
• Identify gaps and suggest improvements in vendor management processes.
• Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to enhance VMT efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT and procurement teams for system upgrades and automation.
• Contract & SLA Management
• Review and manage vendor contracts, ensuring inclusion of key clauses such as indemnity, confidentiality, termination, etc.
• Monitor vendor performance against defined SLAs and KPIs.
• Address non-compliance and initiate corrective actions.
• Stakeholder Management
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Legal, Finance, Procurement, Compliance) for smooth vendor operations.
• Act as a point of contact for vendor queries and escalations.
• Build strong relationships with strategic vendors.

Key Requirements :

Skills Required

Supplier Management, Vendor Management, Mis Reporting, Category Management, Process Automation, Negotiations, Contract Negotiation, Team Handling, Strategic Sourcing