VEMO Governance Manager

At EY, you will have the opportunity to shape your future with confidence in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams. We are dedicated to helping you succeed and take your career wherever you desire. Join EY to contribute to building a better working world for all. The Vendor Ecosystem Management Office (VEMO) Governance Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing major governance forums. You will be responsible for ensuring that major supplier contractual commitments and outcomes are tracked and optimized in alignment with the firm's overarching strategy. The ideal candidate for this role should possess a strong background in vendor management, risk management, and process optimization, along with excellent negotiation and communication skills. Your key responsibilities will include measuring supplier performance, managing VEMO governance activities, handling major G360 supplier escalations, and ensuring preferred vendor status reviews are conducted regularly. You will collaborate with stakeholders to align strategies and approaches, develop core success criteria for VEMO, monitor deal outcomes, manage risks associated with supplier relationships, and establish an operational success framework that enhances EY's third-party vendor management capabilities. To excel in this role, you must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or a similar role. Strong relationship management, contract management, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. Additionally, you should possess an analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. Ideally, you should also demonstrate the ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and present findings to senior leadership, lead cross-functional teams indirectly, think strategically with a focus on continuous improvement, and thrive in a culturally diverse global team. At EY, we are seeking a self-motivated, collaborative executive with supplier governance experience who is passionate about continuous improvement and building long-term relationships. As part of the role, you will work in a highly integrated, global team with opportunities for growth and development. EY offers a benefits package focusing on your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Join us to experience continuous learning, success defined by you, transformative leadership, and a diverse and inclusive culture. If you meet the criteria mentioned above and are interested in contributing to building a better working world, please reach out to us as soon as possible. The Exceptional EY Experience. It's Yours To Build. EY is committed to building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, and the planet, while fostering trust in capital markets. With the help of data, AI, and advanced technology, EY teams assist clients in shaping the future with confidence and providing solutions to today's and tomorrow's most pressing issues. EY offers a wide range of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions, supported by sector insights, a globally connected network, and diverse ecosystem partners across 150 countries and territories.,