Vendor Manager

Job description

SUMMARY: The Vendor Manager is responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of The Vendor Management System and performance activity related to vendor operations, efficiency and risk. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to oversight and governance of vendor performance measurement and management, deployment of vendor performance score cards as well as organization and facilitation of the cross-client Supplier Business Review process. In addition, the individual in this role is also responsible to ensure appropriate actions, plans and follow-up activity is in place to drive improved vendor performance. This individual will proactively monitor strategic suppliers’ service delivery activities, prioritizing and escalating accordingly to functional and senior leadership to ensure client brand protection, compliance to obligations and timely execution of deliverables. The Vendor Manager implements and oversees process improvement initiatives of Procurement activities. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Planning and Scheduling: - Schedules Supplier Business Reviews, collects and prepares data, decks and maintains action register - Develops, recommends and facilitates Vend...