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 judgement 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