Vendor Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Hays
£300 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Summary: Join a leading telecommunications company as a Vendor Manager, responsible for managing a portfolio of vendors to ensure services are effective, cost-efficient, and aligned with ITIL best practices. This role is crucial for driving continuous service improvement and serves as the primary contact for vendor-related issues. The position requires collaboration with various teams to maintain compliance and generate performance reports. The contract is for 26 weeks with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate a portfolio of vendors, ensuring performance against KPIs and contractual obligations.
- Develop SMART KPIs with operational teams to measure vendor performance and value for money.
- Chair regular vendor review meetings to assess performance and compliance.
- Act as the primary contact for vendor-related issues, driving service improvement plans and escalating where necessary.
- Collaborate with procurement, finance, and legal teams to maintain compliance with governance requirements.
- Ensure timely creation of purchase orders and adherence to financial governance.
- Generate reports on vendor performance, market trends, and improvement plans.
Key Skills:
- Experience in vendor management or related field.
- Experience in Telecoms, Cable, or similar industry.
- Proven experience managing vendors delivering varied services.
- Strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships and influence at senior levels.
Salary (Rate): £300 per day
City: Reading
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Join a leading telecommunications company as a Vendor Manager ! We’re looking for an experienced professional to manage a portfolio of vendors, ensuring services are fit-for-purpose, cost-effective, and aligned with ITIL best practices. This role is pivotal in driving continuous service improvement and acting as the single point of contact for vendor-related issues.
Contract Details
Rate: £300 per day (inside IR35)
Location: Reading (Hybrid – twice per week on-site)
Contract Length: 26 weeks
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate a portfolio of vendors, ensuring performance against KPIs and contractual obligations.
- Develop SMART KPIs with operational teams to measure vendor performance and value for money.
- Chair regular vendor review meetings to assess performance and compliance.
- Act as the primary contact for vendor-related issues, driving service improvement plans and escalating where necessary.
- Collaborate with procurement, finance, and legal teams to maintain compliance with governance requirements.
- Ensure timely creation of purchase orders and adherence to financial governance.
- Generate reports on vendor performance, market trends, and improvement plans.
Key Requirements
- Experience in vendor management or related field.
- Experience in Telecoms, Cable, or similar industry.
- Proven experience managing vendors delivering varied services.
- Strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships and influence at senior levels.
Start Date: ASAP