Manager- Vendor Management Services

Role Overview:

As the Geo Lead- Partners Engagement of Mobile Engineering Services, your primary responsibility is to lead and manage the vendor partners for all mobile engineering-related services within the organization. You will play a crucial role in developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective and efficient procurement processes for engineering services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for mobile engineering services aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and selection of mobile engineering service providers and consultants.
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements with suppliers to ensure optimal value and performance.
• Manage and optimize the procurement process for mobile engineering services, including request for proposals (RFPs), bidding, and contract award procedures.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations & solutions teams, to understand service requirements and ensure procurement activities meet their needs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and service providers in the engineering sector.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, pricing, and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements in all procurement activities.
• Implement and maintain procurement systems and tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Manage and develop the procurement team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Prepare and present regular reports on procurement performance, savings, and key metrics to senior management.
• Collaborate with finance and legal departments to manage contractual risks and ensure financial compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management. MBA or relevant master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in engineering or technical services procurement.
• Strong understanding of engineering services and the ability to evaluate technical specifications and requirements.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful procurement strategies.
• Excellent negotiation skills and experience in managing complex contracts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Proficient in procurement software and systems, as well as the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices in procurement.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience managing teams. Role Overview:

As the Geo Lead- Partners Engagement of Mobile Engineering Services, your primary responsibility is to lead and manage the vendor partners for all mobile engineering-related services within the organization. You will play a crucial role in developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective and efficient procurement processes for engineering services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for mobile engineering services aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and selection of mobile engineering service providers and consultants.
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements with suppliers to ensure optimal value and performance.
• Manage and optimize the procurement process for mobile engineering services, including request for proposals (RFPs), bidding, and contract award procedures.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations & solutions teams, to understand service requirements and ensure procurement activities meet their needs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and service providers in the engineering sector.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, pricing, and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements in all procurement activities.
• Implement and maintain procurement systems and tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Manage and develop the procurement team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Prepare and present regular reports on procurement performance, savings, and key metrics to senior management.
• Collaborate with finance and legal departments to manage contractual risks and ensure financial compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within