Head of Vendor Management

We’re Hiring : Head of Vendor Management

Location : [Pune] , 18+ years of experience

We are seeking an experienced leader to head Vendor Management , driving value, efficiency, and resilience across our international vendor ecosystem.

What you’ll do :

• ️ Lead end-to-end vendor management, partnering with Procurement, Risk, and Technology teams.
• ️ Shape and execute a cohesive vendor strategy, ensuring efficiency and eliminating duplication.
• ️ Oversee contract negotiations, financial planning (P&L, budgeting, forecasting), and third-party governance.
• ️ Manage vendor performance, risk, and compliance across the full lifecycle.
• ️ Provide leadership as Director team and global vendor management forums.

What we’re looking for :

Proven executive leadership in technology / vendor management within financial services (multinational bank experience preferred).

Strong commercial and financial acumen with P&L ownership.

Deep understanding of banking technology operations, regulatory and market dynamics.

Ability to drive results in a complex, matrixed environment.

Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and risk management skills.

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