Vendor Manager (IT)
Vendor Manager (IT)
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Job Description
Vendor Management & Relationship Building:
Analyse and manage vendor relationships ensuring that vendors meet performance expectations.
Monitor vendor performance track service level agreements (SLAs) and identify any potential issues.
Act as the key liaison between the program team and vendors ensuring smooth communication and alignment on expectations.
Support the negotiation drafting and renewal of vendor contracts ensuring favorable commercial terms and performance guarantees.
Vendor & Contract Administration:
Support contract renewals amendments and negotiations as needed by coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
Ensure all vendor documentation is updated and accessible including contracts performance reports and correspondence.
Support Invoicing & Management responsibilities of Program Commercial Coordinator when required.
Program Financial Reporting & Insights:
Provide insights into program financial performance to help guide decisionmaking.
Assist with the development of financial models business cases and investment proposals to support program funding decisions.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies recommending actions to optimize the commercial aspects of the program.
Risk & Compliance Management:
Identify and manage risks related to vendor performance contracts and program costs developing and implementing mitigation plans.
Ensure compliance with program governance frameworks financial policies and contractual agreements.
Monitor and escalate any legal or regulatory issues that may arise during the program.
Vendor & Commercial Performance Tracking:
Develop and maintain performance metrics and KPIs to track vendor and commercial performance.
Ensure vendors adhere to agreed timelines quality standards and deliverables escalating issues as needed to program leadership.
Monitor and report on the status of commercial agreements and vendor performance to ensure that they meet the programs objectives.
Ensure all commercial terms are adhered to including pricing payment schedules penalties and performance clauses.
Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to resolve any contractual disputes and mitigate commercial risks.
Collaboration with Stakeholders:
Work closely with procurement legal finance and project management teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution of commercial activities.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that all vendorrelated issues are addressed in a timely manner.
Assist in the preparation of board papers and executive summaries providing clear insights into program financials vendor status and commercial risks.
Qualifications :
Essential Experience:
Bachelors degree in Business Finance Economics or a related field.
2 years of experience analysing/supporting commercial processes within a project or program environment.
Indepth understanding of commercial contracts agreements and negotiations with the ability to manage vendor and supplier relationships.
Experience with project management methodologies (e.g. Agile Waterfall)
Excellent analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills.
Strong communication interpersonal and presentation skills.
Detailoriented with strong organisational and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software.
Desirable
Prior experience within a similar role within the Retail environment.
Worked in IT / Technology categories in Procurement or Vendor Management roles
Key Business Partners:
One Endeavour Chief Transformation Officer (CTO)
One Endeavour PMO including Portfolio Enterprise and Pillar PMO team members.
One Endeavour Program Directors Program and Project Managers.
Endeavour Group Business & Technical Teams
Group Support Functions (Risk & Compliance Audit & Assurance Legal)
External Suppliers (Systems Integrator Vendors and other 3rd Party Suppliers)
Additional Information :
Why Join Endeavour Group
Joining Endeavour Group means joining an organisation that is bold innovative and genuinely peoplefocused. Our transformation is one of the most exciting in the Australian market today and youll be at the centre of it.
What We Offer
An opportunity to shape the future of retail tech and customer experience in Australia
Access to learning leadership programs and personal development pathways
A hybrid working environment with offices in vibrant Surry Hills
A sociable supportive and forwardthinking culture
Ready to Deliver the Future
If youre passionate about enabling highimpact delivery elevating governance practices and leading with purpose wed love to hear from you.
Apply now to become a key leader in one of Australias most transformative journeys.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
