• Develop and implement vendor management strategies aligned with procurement and business objectives
• Manage the end-to-end vendor lifecycle including onboarding, performance monitoring, compliance, and offboarding.
• Coordinate vendor selection and evaluation processes in collaboration with Category Managers and internal stakeholders.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts, ensuring adherence to terms, conditions, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and generate reports with actionable insights.
• Identify and mitigate vendor-related risks through audits, assessments, and compliance checks.
• Work closely with Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure alignment and governance across all vendor engagements.
• Maintain a centralized vendor database and documentation system for tracking performance, incidents, and communications.
• Support procurement transformation and digital initiatives, including supplier portals and automated performance dashboards.

Drive supplier development initiatives to improve service quality, innovation, and value delivery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional Certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are a plus.
• 0-3 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or supplier relations, preferably in a multinational or regulated industry.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in ERP Systems (ORACLE, SAP, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of contract management, risk assessment, and performance analysis
• Advance Excel and reporting capabilities

Soft Skills:

• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities
• Project management and stakeholder engagement