ResponsibilitiesVendor Relationship Management: Assist in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with vendors.
Communicate effectively with vendors to address queries and resolve issues promptly.
Contract Administration: Support the drafting, review, and management of vendor contracts.
Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
Vendor Research: Conduct research on available vendors to determine which vendors offer the best pricing and product quality.
Data Analysis: Utilise tools like Microsoft Excel to analyse vendor performance data and identify internal usage trends.
Prepare reports on key metrics for review by the management team.
Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and organised records of vendor contracts, communications, and performance metrics.
Monitor contracts for renewal and proactively administer amendments.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within the vendor management lifecycle.
Contribute ideas to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in vendor interactions.
Vendor Management Standards: Support the development of standards and policies by which to manage vendor performance.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT and finance, to ensure seamless coordination in vendor-related activities.
Problem Resolution: Address and resolve issues that arise during the vendor management process.
Escalate matters requiring higher-level attention appropriately.
Ad Hoc Support: Provide support on special projects or tasks as assigned by the team Essential Requirements: Education: Recently completed a business or supply chain degree.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for vendor and stakeholder interactions.
Analytics: Ability to analyse data, track vendor performance, and find improvement areas.
Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail in contracts, invoices, and documentation.
Organisation: Manage tasks, prioritise, and meet deadlines in a dynamic setting.
Relationships: Build positive vendor relations and collaborate across teams.
Adaptability: Flexible in adjusting to changing vendor needs.
Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve issues in vendor relationships and supply chains.
Tech Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, databases, and vendor software.
Teamwork: Collaborate effectively and foster a positive team environment.
Proactive: Anticipate challenges and propose solutions for better vendor management.
Ethical Standards: Maintain integrity and ethical conduct with vendors and sensitive information.
Some Benefits:In addition to your compensation, pension and healthcare cover; we offer a wellbeing allowance that entitles you to £80 per calendar month that can be claimed for exercise membership or equipment, relaxation training and nutrition consultations.
We have a holiday allowance of 30 days per calendar year.