Our client is seeking a highly skilled Vendor Manager to support their ambitious Business Transformation Programme. This role, based in Dublin (2 days a week in office), offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic environment where your expertise in IT Category and Commercial Models will be highly valued.
You will be responsible for managing all vendor relationships within the remit of the Business Transformation Programme, ensuring clear, consistent and sensitive communication with vendor teams. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to strategies designed to enhance value for money, negate inflationary risk and increase vendor delivery efficiency throughout the programme.
Opportunity:
* Work on an ambitious Business Transformation Programme
* Manage all vendor relationships within the programme
* Contribute to strategies enhancing value for money and increasing vendor delivery efficiency
Responsibilities:
* Support the Business Transformation teams in expressing what is needed of the Vendor teams
* Familiarise yourself with existing contract terms and commercial mechanisms
* Negotiate, edit, risk assess and manage new supply contracts with Vendors
* Serve as the contractual reference point for all Business Transformation associated engagements with third parties
* Draft and edit contracts of supply using agreed templates
* Track and report on contracting pipeline and contract delivery progress
* Contribute to strategies designed to enhance value for money and increase vendor delivery efficiency
Requirements:
* Strong business expertise in IT Category management
* Understanding of Supplier Capabilities, Commercial models, and Product environments
* Proven ability to execute complex multi-faceted contracts in an agile manner
* Experience managing complex strategic and commercial requirements between Programme team and vendors
* Track record of decision-making capability and delivery against key metrics
* Strong relationship management skills
About the Company:
Our client is renowned for its commitment towards innovation and transformation. They offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded.