About this role
Als Vendor Manager bij Coöperatie VGZ stuur je IT-leveranciers- en contractmanagement aan, verbind je stakeholders en partners, en zorg je tactisch en strategisch dat prestaties, afspraken en digitale diensten aansluiten op de organisatiedoelstellingen. Direct solliciteren Neem contact op Automatisch verbeterd voor betere leesbaarheid Own vendor relationships and performance to ensure cost-effective, high-quality service delivery, contract compliance, and continuous improvement across assigned suppliers. Core responsibilities - Manage end-to-end vendor lifecycle: sourcing support, onboarding, performance management, renewal, and offboarding. - Negotiate and administer contracts, including SLAs, KPIs, pricing, and risk/compliance requirements. - Monitor vendor performance using scorecards; lead QBRs and corrective action plans. - Partner with internal stakeholders (Procurement, Legal, Finance, Operations, Security) to align vendor outcomes to business needs. - Track budgets, invoices, and cost optimization initiatives; identify savings and efficiency opportunities. - Assess and mitigate vendor risk (security, regulatory, financial, operational); maintain required documentation. - Resolve escalations and service issues; ensure timely communication and stakeholder satisfaction. - Maintain accurate vendor records, reporting, and process documentation. Required skills and qualifications - Experience in vendor management, procurement, or supplier performance management. - Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to define and manage SLAs , KPIs , and performance improvement plans. - Analytical skills for cost, quality, and risk assessment; strong reporting and documentation. - Excellent communication, issue resolution, and cross-functional collaboration. - Familiarity with vendor tools (e.g., ERP, procurement platforms, ticketing systems) and compliance practices. Samen werken aan toekomst...