Vendor Manager l

Depth & Scope

• Experienced working professional role providing specialized business services, advisory or processes/program support within their own area of specialty.
• Requires experienced, conceptual and practical knowledge within their own specialty and knowledge of broader related areas.
• Accountable for own work and sometimes others; acts as an escalation point or knowledge resource for others in their own area.
• Leads projects or work streams within broader projects with moderate risk and may be accountable for managing ongoing activities, processes, and functional programs.
• Works within broad guidelines/policies and independently performs tasks from end to end.
• Solves moderately complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Conveys business context when providing guidance within field of specialty to internal or external stakeholders.
• Work performed under minimal management guidance and supervision.
• Identifies and leads problem resolution.

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Solid knowledge of Vendor Management, Business Arrangements, Third-Party Management Lifecycle framework/principles, policies and procedures, systems, products/services, product research, assessment & reporting, competitive intelligence, negotiation tactics and/or regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of current and emerging competitor and market trends.
• Knowledge of Risk Management environment, standards, and regulations.
• Knowledge of budgetary management principles/practices/procedures.
• Skill in identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop/evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Skill in supporting the development and implementation of change initiatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships.
• Ability to monitor, analyze, report and assess adherence, performance, and risk of information, contractual terms, and/or delivery of services.
• Skill in researching, collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex or technical data and developing plans to address identified issues/problems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to research, collect, organize, and analyze information and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods, and reporting techniques.
• Skill in using computer applications including MS Office.
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.