Senior Vendor Manager

Position Highlights

The Senior vendor manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of circuits, hardware & software vendor management, including vendor engagement, cost optimization, vendor quality & KPIs and contract negotiations.
The vendor manager will work closely with the PMO and engineers to manage the circuits, hardware & software vendor relationships. This is a proactive and strategic role and requires excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Main responsibilities:

•    Proven experience as a senior vendor manager with a focus on circuits, hardware & software vendors
•    Strong coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills.
•    Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
•    Knowledge of vendor management best practices
•    Conduct regular analyses and reporting for the circuits, hardware & software categories to include supply market and landscape. Stay informed of the industry. Prepare regular reports on circuits, hardware & software vendor activities, costs, and supplier performance. Analyze data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for improvement.
•    Organize and host QBRs with the strategic circuits, hardware & software suppliers
•    Build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders and leaders with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
•    Ensure the vendors meet the required quality standards. Address quality issues promptly and work with vendors to resolve any quality-related concerns.
•    Help influence the creation and implementation of sourcing strategies, manage the development of RFx materials, detailed analysis of proposals and vendor capabilities, negotiations, and supplier selection. Leverage key metrics to identify problem areas and adopt current and emerging business models with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to drive best practice.
•    Lead the development and negotiation of contracts with new suppliers and/or renegotiate existing contracts to accomplish the best value with solution and savings objectives

Main requirements:

•    5 years’ experience in a vendor management role with demonstrated success in influencing business strategy and vendor relations
•    Experience writing/generating RFxs to suppliers and leading complex RFx projects
•    Vendor management experience in the circuits, hardware & software category
•    Superior negotiation skills developed through corporate environment
•    Excellent quantitative, analytical and project management skills
•    Strong influencing skills that can be used to build partnerships with internal resources and vendors
•    Problem solving
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Business, (Supply Chain, Finance preferred)