Vendor Management Executive

Role & responsibilities

• Spearhead the vendor selection process to ensure vendor identification, screening, risk assessment and background verification processes are conducted in a robust manner .
• Define the standard operating processes (SOPs), guidelines and timelines for selection,onboardingg and evaluation of vendors across all regions
• Liaise with the legal team to create standard vendor contracts (including the supplier code of conduct) to streamline the vendor contract management process.
• Oversee the processes of vendor document collection, vendor / item master data creation and timely update to enable a smooth vendor registration and onboarding process.
• Monitor adherence to the code of conduct by vendors in accordance with the terms in the contract to avoid any deviation from Malabar standards
• Oversee the training and development of vendors, as may be required, to build their capability
• Effectively handle escalations in vendor grievances and ensure a timely resolution of the same to maintain positive relationships with vendors
• Define the criteria for termination and blacklisting of vendors along with the detailed suspension process to appropriately manage any divergence in the vendor code of conduct

Skills Required

Purchase Vendor Development, Vendor Selection, vendor relationship management , Vendor Negotiation, vendor coordination