Northern Data Group
Vendor Manager
London, United KingdomFull-timeGlobal
š Seniorš Hybrid
ActivePosted within the last 30 days
Job Description
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You will manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure reliable service delivery and cost efficiency. You will monitor vendor performance, resolve issues, and drive quality improvements. You will lead negotiations for high-value contracts, oversee third-party risk and compliance, control costs and budgets, and coordinate with operations, facilities, and IT teams.
Requirements
- ā10+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or supplier management
- āExperience in data center operations, facilities management, or IT infrastructure environments
- āBackground in managing large-scale vendor portfolios and strategic suppliers
- āStrong contract negotiation and commercial management skills
- āWorking knowledge of third-party risk management and compliance frameworks
- āStrong analytical and financial management skills, including data analysis and reporting
- āExperience with Microsoft Excel
- āFamiliarity with SAP ERP
- āBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, IT, or a related field
- āExcellent stakeholder management and leadership abilities
Responsibilities
- āBuild and maintain long-term relationships with external suppliers
- āMonitor vendor performance, resolve issues, and improve quality
- āLead negotiation of high-value complex contracts and secure favourable commercial terms
- āOversee third-party risk management and ensure vendor compliance with agreements and regulations
- āManage cost control, budgets, and procurement planning
- āLiaise with Data Center Operations, Facilities, IT Infrastructure, and external partners
Benefits & Perks
- āFlexible work from home
- āCompany-provided hardware
- āWellbeing initiatives
Tech Stack
ERPExcelbudget managementstakeholder managementvendor managementcompliancerisk managementdata analysissupply chainprocurement