We can summarize your missions in several missions:

• Identify and assess potential vendors: The Vendor Manager is responsible for identifying and evaluating potential vendors based on factors such as quality, cost, reliability, and reputation.

• Manage vendors’ governance is key to optimize services, costs and capabilities through Business reviews to organize and lead.

• Manage vendor relationships: The Vendor Manager maintains ongoing relationships with vendors to ensure that they are meeting contractual obligations and delivering the expected level of service and quality.

• Monitor vendor performance: The Vendor Manager monitors vendor performance through regular reviews and assessments, tracking key performance indicators and identifying areas for improvement.

• Resolve vendor issues: The Vendor Manager acts as a point of contact for vendors to resolve any issues or disputes that may arise, working collaboratively with other departments within the organization as needed.

• Ensure compliance: The Vendor Manager ensures that vendors are in compliance with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and company policies and procedures.

• Conduct vendor risk assessments: The Vendor Manager conducts risk assessments to identify potential risks associated with vendor relationships and implements measures to mitigate those risks.

• Develop vendor strategies: The Vendor Manager develops strategies for managing vendors and improving vendor performance, including identifying opportunities to consolidate vendors and streamline procurement processes.

• Stay informed: The Vendor Manager stays up to date with industry trends and best practices, attending conferences and networking with other professionals to stay informed and share knowledge.

• curious, collaborative, eager to have an impact, proactive and who value innovation, autonomy, and team spirit.

• To be successful as a Senior Vendor Manager, candidates should possess excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• A deep worldwide market knowledge of IT global vendors (software’s editors, Hardware vendors, IT Consulting vendors)

• A deep market knowledge of IT products and services (software, cloud, hardware, and outsourcing) is required.

• A strong experience in people management

• A strong packaging and presentation skills is necessary

• An understanding of contract terms and conditions.

• Fluent English is mandatory

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, IT or a related field is typically required, along with 10 to 15 years of experience in vendor management or procurement.