Vendor Operations Manager

Vendor Operations Manager- 6 months- London/Remote-£38-£43 ph PAYE

A global technology company are looking for an experienced Vendor Operations Manager to join their team on an initial 6 month assignment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vendor and project management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities:

Vendor Worker Access Management & Onboarding

• Coordinate the onboarding and offboarding of Vendor Workers on proprietary tools and corporate systems by working closely with Vendor Companies and the Contingent Workforce team in compliance with company policies.
• Maintain a large database of approved, active Vendor Workers and support their periodic systems access renewals.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive database containing information of all vendor workers ensuring the database remains up-to-date

Vendor Performance Management & Operations

• Coordinate business review meetings with vendor contacts and internal stakeholders.
• Working with vendors to ensure all assignments are understood, timelines are followed, and deliveries completed correctly and on time
• Using google suite tools, create surveys and compile results; create presentations.
• Develop a system to record and maintain outcomes and related follow-up actions.

Business Management

• Support the preparation of various reports related to headcount, purchase tracking, budget transfers across different product teams, cost savings through the use of accurate tracker documents.
• Facilitate the creation of Purchase Requests/Orders and follow up with relevant teams to resolve any issues that may arise.

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Improve and optimize internal and external end-to-end processes and workflows related to vendor onboarding, resource management, budget transfers; maintain proper documentation.
• Create and update 'how-to' guides for the Wiki page, including any new or improved processes.
• Work with internal tooling teams to document issues and potential improvements to vendor tooling infrastructure.

Skills/Experience:

• 5+ years of experience with vendor and/or project management
• Experience in financial management with a strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• BA/BS in relevant discipline
• Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently
• Ability to stay focused under pressure, prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail to effectively analyze existing processes for improvement opportunities and create accurate, comprehensive, and consistent process documentation.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent organization and planning abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet management, leveraging these tools to drive data-driven decision-making, streamline vendor operations, and ensure accurate business reporting across all aspects of vendor and business operations.
• Strong financial management skills and ability to analyze complex data to support making informed business decisions
• Proficient in database management (online and offline types)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and G Suite

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