Senior Manager Global Procurement - Vendor Management Office

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Design and manage governance with Global Procurement vendors to ensure optimal service delivery, compliance, and contract value
• Execute vendor management strategies that align with the organizations procurement and business objectives.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify areas for improvement in processes, quality, and cost-efficiency. Work together on continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the overall partnership.
• Act as the primary point of contact for strategic vendor negotiations, issue resolution, and escalations.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure vendor performance and ensure compliance with SLAs and contractual obligations.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with vendor relationships, including financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives by negotiating favorable terms, improving efficiency, and monitoring vendor spend to align with budgetary goals.
• Leverage vendor management tools and technologies to streamline processes, track performance, and improve data visibility.
• Collaborate across internal teams (Procurement, Legal, Finance) and suppliers to align strategies, enhance processes, and support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).

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Skills Required

Information Management, Category Management, process redesign , Slas