Assistant Manager-Vendor Management

Role Overview: As a Vendor Relationship Manager at MetLife, your primary responsibility will be to drive solutions and resolve issues related to external vendors while managing the needs of a variety of internal stakeholders. You will facilitate vendor proposals, manage vendor dependencies for key projects, and ensure vendors meet business needs by monitoring service levels and operational metrics. Additionally, you will liaise with the APAC region, specifically for the China market, for all Vendor Management related tasks and relationships. Key Responsibilities: - Provide ongoing vendor oversight including performance management, business reviews, contract change management, and issue escalation. - Oversee projects that may span across multiple areas, functions, and/or lines of business. - Determine requirements to address complex and varied business needs for overseeing complex vendors. - Research and request vendor proposals and develop service level agreements that meet business needs. - Support new outsourcing initiatives and the resolution of vendor risk issues. - Participate and lead any Transformation or technology-related initiatives in the APAC region. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field. - Proven experience in vendor management and relationship management. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. - Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. - Knowledge of financial services industry is a plus. About MetLife: MetLife, recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's Best Workplaces, is a leading financial services company providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management globally. With operations in over 40 markets, MetLife aims to create a more confident future for colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large. Join MetLife in transforming the next century in financial services - it's #AllTogetherPossible.,