vendor partnership management

4 - 8 years

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Job Description

The Vendor Partnership Manager is responsible for end-to-end (E2E) vendor management, including procurement, category management, pricing, and budgeting. The role focuses on coordinating with domestic and international vendors to ensure cost-effective sourcing, strong partnerships, and timely delivery aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end vendor lifecycle from onboarding to performance evaluation
  • Lead procurement activities including vendor selection, RFQs/RFPs, negotiations, and contracting
  • Coordinate with local and international vendors to ensure seamless communication and execution
  • Oversee category management strategies to optimize vendor mix, cost, and quality
  • Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and service-level agreements (SLAs)
  • Develop and manage vendor budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
  • Monitor vendor performance, compliance, and risk
  • Resolve vendor issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as finance, operations, supply chain, and planning teams
  • Track KPIs and prepare reports on vendor performance, savings, and efficiency

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong procurement and sourcing expertise
  • Experience in international vendor dealing and cross-border negotiations
  • End-to-end (E2E) vendor management capability
  • Vendor coordination and stakeholder management skills
  • Category management and strategic sourcing knowledge
  • Pricing strategy, cost analysis, and negotiation skills
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning abilities
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail

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