Associate/Sr Associate - Vendor Strategy & Operations (Consumer/B2B)

Key Responsibilities:  Strategic Market Development & Vendor Intelligence

• Systematic identification of research services vendors in global markets
• Develop specialized vendor networks for niche audiences of interest for consumer and B2B research
• Coordinate with panel marketing team to identify strong supply channels and optimize channel mix
• Build comprehensive vendor intelligence database with geographic and demographic specialization mapping
  

Required Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools for complex vendor performance analysis
• Vendor management platforms (enterprise solutions, CRM systems, database management)
• Performance analytics and dashboard development tools
• Collaboration platforms (Teams, Slack, project management tools)
  

Preferred Technical Skills

• API integration and database synchronization tools
• AI-assisted vendor selection and performance prediction platforms
• International compliance and documentation tracking systems
• Knowledge of market research platforms (SmartSight or similar)
  

Key Interview Success Factors

Strategic Business Partnership

• Understanding that vendor management directly drives revenue, win rates, and margins
• Ability to think strategically while executing operationally
• Business impact orientation rather than purely procurement focus
• Comfort with ambiguity and rapidly evolving market requirements
  

Global Collaboration Excellence

• Superior cross-functional collaboration skills with diverse international teams
• Strong relationship management across cultures, time zones, and business functions
• Ability to translate vendor capabilities into competitive business advantages
• Clear communication of strategic vendor impact on business outcomes
  

Technology & Innovation Mindset

• Enthusiasm for technology platform implementation and process automation
• Adaptability to AI-assisted processes and data-driven decision making
• Understanding of integrated vendor-panel optimization strategies
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and strategic value
  

Key Profile Requirements

1. Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Research, or related fields
  
• Postgraduate degree (MBA, MRS certification) strongly preferred for Senior Associate roles
  
• International business or market research specialization advantageous