vendor relationship manager

Connective Business Solution

<div><b>General Characteristics</b><br>
Develops and implements the strategic sourcing and vendor relationship strategies. Manages the selection, acquisition and monitoring of contractual agreements for hardware, software and IT services for the enterprise. Works closely with the business and IT to understand their needs and serves as the IT point of contact for all purchases, deliveries and problems with products and services. Articulates and negotiates service level agreements. Works with Asset Management to ensure appropriate use of corporate funds. Develops, or assists in the development of Request for Information (RFIs), Request for Proposal (RFPs) and business cases.<br>
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Qualifies vendors and maintains an approved vendor database and tracking system. Establishes standards and procedures for evaluating products and services. Serves as the primary interface between the service provider and the business. Maintains contact with vendors to manage the status and quality of orders and the progress toward contractual commitments. Provides status updates on purchases, escalates delivery problems as necessary to affect minimal impact to the operation. Follows up with IT management to ensure satisfaction with delivered products and services and addresses any problems or concerns.<br>
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Participates in the budget process, such as annual budget planning, providing cash flow for other departments, quarterly reconciliation and ad hoc expense reports. Continually seeks optimal value in service from vendors, reviewing and monitoring performance and return-on-investment metrics and initiating contract modifications. Pursues new vendor relationships as needed. Must have a basic under-standing of all product and service needs, and must maintain knowledge of changing technologies.<br>
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<b>Education</b>: Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.<br>
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<b>Experience</b>: A minimum of 7 years of experience including managing team(s) responsible for vendor relationship management, contract negotiation, contract administration, project or asset management in a technology environment.<br>
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<b>Breadth</b>: Middle level management. Works under general direction of senior level management. Typically manages and mentors supervisors, project leads and/or technical staff. Develops strategic outsourcing strategy and plans, provides management direction to the team(s). Supports multiple contracts or complex enterprise agreements. Works on projects that range in size, complexity and contract duration. Frequently reports to a Chief Technology Officer, IT Chief Operating Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Financial Officer or Chief Sourcing Officer.<br>
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*Please note that this application is part of our candidate pool for future staffing needs under our contract with the State of Florida. Positions may not be available immediately, and job locations, assignments, and start dates may vary depending on agency requirements. By applying, you will be considered for current and upcoming opportunities, and we will reach out if a role that matches your skills and qualifications becomes available.*<p>
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Manager, Vendor Relationships

WORKFORCE WOVEN

<p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><b>Brand/OEM Approvals:</b> Engage with leading brands (OEMs) to drive specification approvals for our masterbatches, ensuring that products are qualified and listed in their approved vendor ecosystems.</li><li><b>Tier-1 &amp; Tier-2 Vendor Engagement:</b> Connect with key Tier-1 and Tier-2 vendors supplying to brands/OEMs, facilitating trials, approvals, and consistent product adoption.</li><li><b>Business Development:</b> Identify, prospect, and develop new accounts across diverse industries that require masterbatch solutions.</li><li><b>Account Management:</b> Serve as the primary relationship manager for strategic accounts, ensuring high satisfaction, sustained engagement, and business growth.</li><li><b>Technical Collaboration:</b> Work closely with internal R&amp;D/technical teams to support trials, sampling, and product performance validation.</li><li><b>Market Intelligence: </b>Track competitor activity, industry trends, and brand/OEM sourcing policies to identify opportunities and risks.</li><li><b>Cross-Functional Coordination:</b> Partner with sales, marketing, supply chain, and production teams to deliver value to customers and achieve business goals.</li></ul><p><b>Key Skills &amp; Competencies:</b></p><ul><li>Strong networking and relationship-building skills with brands (OEMs) and vendors.</li><li>Solid understanding of the plastics/polymer industry.</li><li>Proven track record of business development and key account management in B2B environments.</li><li>Fluency in English (spoken and written) is mandatory, with excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across industries.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications &amp; Experience:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Chemicals/Polymer Engineering/Plastics Technology (preferred) or equivalent.</li><li>MBA in Marketing/Business Management is an advantage.</li><li>5&ndash;10 years of experience in sales, key account management, or brand/OEM approvals within the plastics, masterbatch, additives, or polymer industry.</li><li>Prior experience engaging with brands and their vendor ecosystems for specification approvals is highly desirable.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: &#8377;1,800,000.00 - &#8377;2,500,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Provident Fund</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Masterbatch sales: 5 years (Preferred)</li><li>brands (OEMs) and vendor  networking skills: 5 years (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Key Account / Sales Manager/ KAM- Masterbatch

A.P. Moller - Maersk

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  The Vendor Performance Manager plays a pivotal role in managing day-to-day supplier performance and driving long-term operational excellence across Maersk&rsquo;s inland delivery network. The role focuses on managing strategic vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with Maersk standards, and supporting the delivery of business outcomes such as on-time performance, cost efficiency, data visibility, and digital integration. This is a key individual contributor role within the Vendor &amp; Supplier Management stream, where emphasis is placed on subject matter expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and ownership of vendor related outcomes including sourcing, onboarding, performance tracking and compliance.
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   Vendor Performance &amp; Compliance
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   Monitor service quality (e.g., On-Time Delivery, data exchange, digital visibility) across all modes and vendors
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   Drive compliance of vendors to Maersk standards including invoice control, digital integration, system use, and payment policies
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   Lead vendor onboarding processes, is my data OK ensuring alignment to global policies, local regulations, and operational systems
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   Address vendor non-compliance and take corrective actions in coordination with Procurement, Delivery, and Finance teams
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   Ensure vendor allocation aligns with product and procurement directives
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   Stakeholder Collaboration
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   Work closely with internal stakeholders (Procurement, CX, HSSE, Finance, Product) to ensure mutual obligations and expectations are met
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   Provide market insights and vendor feedback to improve sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management
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   Contribute to supplier audits and ensure vendor readiness for Maersk&rsquo;s digital and operational transformation
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   Performance Metrics &amp; Continuous Improvement
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   Track and report on vendor KPIs including NPS, SLA compliance, visibility adoption, data exchange standards, and payment timeliness
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   Support development of business continuity plans and promote resilience across the supplier network
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   Contribute to performance management of the vendor operations team and collaborate with analysts to improve data-driven decision-making
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   Critical Competencies
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   Strong background in Vendor Management or Procurement Operations
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   High sense of urgency and ownership
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   Atleast 7-8 years of experience in the related field
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   Solid understanding of local market dynamics and logistics environment
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   Analytical and process-oriented mindset
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   Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
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   Ability to operate in a matrixed organization with multiple internal and external dependencies
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   Business acumen and ability to convert operational challenges into opportunities
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   Key Metrics
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   Supplier NPS
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   Vendor SLA &amp; KPI Compliance
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   On-Time Delivery &amp; Visibility Performance
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   Vendor Digitization Adoption
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   Vendor Payment Timeliness
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   Data Exchange &amp; System Integration Compliance
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   Vendor Onboarding Completion
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   Cost-to-Serve Optimization
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Vendor Performance Manager

Livspace

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 Livspace is Asia&rsquo;s largest and fastest-growing home interiors and renovation platform. Leveraging its proprietary technology, the company delivers end-to-end home interior and renovation solutions, encompassing modular solutions, furniture, false ceilings, soft furnishings, d&eacute;cor, civil works, and more. The company serves homeowners across diverse market segments in India and Singapore.
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 Since the company was founded in 2015, Livspace has revolutionized a highly fragmented industry by setting new benchmarks in quality, innovation, and execution. To date, the company has successfully transformed the homes of over 100,000 satisfied customers through its presence in 80+ cities and 110+ Experience Centres.
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 Backed by marquee investors, the company&rsquo;s goal is to continue strengthening its dominance in India as an industry leader and the largest employer of interior designers. Livspace remains committed to redefining industry standards by introducing new products and services, enhancing site execution processes, improving manufacturing techniques, and ensuring seamless project delivery&mdash;all with the ultimate goal of turning homeowners&rsquo; dreams into reality.
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 For more information, please visit: https://www.livspace.com/in/about-us
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 As a Vendor Manager, you will be responsible for onboarding home painting contractors on Livspace platform. You will build and manage relationship with contractors in respective cities.
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   Manage contractor partner bandwidth.
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   Monitor SLAs and solve customer escalations by working with contractors.
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   Coordinate with vendors.
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   Negotiate contracts.
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   Follow-up on operational progress in the respective locations.
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   Monitor SLA
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   Resolve Customer queries and manage escalations
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   BE/BTech/Graduate from top tier institutes.
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   1 to 2 years of vendor management experience in home painting/interiors category.
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   Well versed with local language.
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   Knowledge of basic negotiation and operations skills.
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   Prior experience working for online platforms preferred.
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Supply Manager

Deloitte

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div>Job requisition ID :: 87452
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Date: Aug 26, 2025
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</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Designation: Lead Associate
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</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p>o <b>Vendor Support &ndash; Voice Support / Relationship management</b></p><p>
o Responding to vendor inquiries and resolution of discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.</p><p>
o Maintaining positive relationships with vendors to facilitate smooth transactions.</p><p>
o Reconciling statements and resolving discrepancies with vendors</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Lead Associate | Procure to Pay | Hyderabad | Finance Transformation

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div>Job requisition ID :: 87451
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Date: Aug 26, 2025
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Location: Hyderabad
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Designation: Senior Associate
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Entity: Deloitte LLP
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p>o <b>Vendor Support &ndash; Voice Support / Relationship management</b></p><p>
o Responding to vendor inquiries and resolution of discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.</p><p>
o Maintaining positive relationships with vendors to facilitate smooth transactions.</p><p>
o Reconciling statements and resolving discrepancies with vendors</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior Associate | Procure to Pay | Hyderabad | Finance Transformation

Sharp Brains

<p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><b>Vendor Relationship Management:</b></li><li>Support the management and coordination of relationships with IT vendors, including software providers, hardware suppliers, and service contractors.</li><li>Assist in the communication between vendors and internal IT teams to ensure alignment and address any issues.</li><li><b>Contract Administration:</b></li><li>Help review, organize, and track IT vendor contracts and service agreements.</li><li>Assist in ensuring compliance with contract terms, service level agreements (SLAs), and delivery schedules.</li><li><b>Performance Monitoring:</b></li><li>Support the evaluation of vendor performance against agreed-upon metrics and SLAs.</li><li>Assist in compiling performance data and generating reports for internal stakeholders.</li><li><b>Data Management:</b></li><li>Maintain and update vendor databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.</li><li>Help prepare documentation, including procurement requests, vendor onboarding materials, and performance reports.</li><li><b>Compliance and Risk Management:</b></li><li>Assist in monitoring vendor compliance with industry regulations and company policies.</li><li>Help identify and manage potential risks associated with vendor relationships.</li></ul><p>Job Types: Full-time, Internship, Fresher<br/>Contract length: 3 months</p><p>Pay: From Rs1.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p><p>Application Deadline: 30/09/2024</p>

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