What it's about<ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Serve as the primary contact for all investment data vendors and expert networks.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Source, evaluate, accredit, and onboard suppliers; maintain strong relationships with existing vendors to improve cost, quality, service levels, and delivery performance.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and service levels to secure best value and protect company interests.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and internal stakeholders in the review, finalization, execution, and filing of contracts to ensure terms are clear, enforceable, and audit-ready.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Monitor vendor performance against agreed service levels, resolve supplier issues promptly, and implement corrective actions where needed.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Review, validate, and endorse invoices for assigned vendors by checking contract terms, purchase records, service delivery, and billing accuracy prior to payment processing.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on sourcing progress, order status, renewals, delivery timelines, and risks or delays.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Analyze spend and procurement data; prepare reports on savings, vendor performance, contract status, cycle times, and other KPIs to support decision-making and continuous improvement.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Prepare the annual budget for all vendors in your scope (supported by analysis and business justification) and obtain approvals from budget owners.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Prepare analysis on usage (including user feedback), review vendor proposals, negotiate with budget owners on cost sharing and recommend final decision on data subscription contracts.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking to identify alternative sources, cost optimization opportunities, and process improvements.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ensure all vendor management activities comply with company policies, approval matrices, internal controls, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements</li> </ul><style type="text/css"> .newspaper { h1 { font-size: 250%; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } h2 { font-size: 200%; } p { font-size: 100%; } </style> <div class="newspaper"> </div> <div class="newspaper">What we expect The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Finance-related fields and has already gained at least 6-9 years of experience in a procurement position. For this challenging position, we are looking for a reliable and trustworthy individual with good analytical skills and ability to pay excellent attention to detail, adhere to strict deadlines, can exercise professional judgment, demonstrate a very accurate and organized working style and to be able to deal with pressure. <div>The ideal candidate is accurate, diligent, and able to work independently, with a strong motivation to learn and succeed. Strong interpersonal, English communication, and MS Office skills are required. Experience in a shared services environment and exposure to accounting systems with a procurement module are essential. Must be amenable to mid-shift work and a 12-month agency contract.</div></div> <div class="newspaper"> </div> <div class="newspaper">What we offer</div> <div class="newspaper"><ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt">Career opportunity in a global, dynamic and client-oriented environment</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt">Opportunity to learn the business from some of the world’s leading private market specialists</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt">Growth-oriented entrepreneurial culture with significant development opportunities</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt">International working environment</li> </ul> </div> www.partnersgroup.com <hr> Please be aware, fraudsters may pose as Partners Group recruiters. All genuine representatives can be identified by a verified sign on their LinkedIn profiles. If you suspect fraud or have doubts, contact us immediately at <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=HELP%20FRAUDULENT%20ACTIVITY">[email protected]</a>

Vendor Management Specialist | 12 months contract (Taguig, PH) @ Partners Group AG

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