Vendor Manager

Kering - Secaucus, New Jersey

SUMMARY 

• This position champions, and implements continuous improvement opportunities in IT Vendor Management processes,  procedures and systems
• Develop, establish, implement, and enforce supplier and outsourcer guidelines, obligations, and service level agreements to the organization.
• Understand, track, and forecast key cost drivers and market factors that may affect purchase price, discounts and return on investment. 
• Escalates and communicates proposed Vendor process or policy changes
  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates continuous learning and maintains a highly skilled and engaged workforce by aligning resource plans with business objectives;  recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; motivating teams; preparing individuals for growth opportunities and advancement;  staying current with industry trends, benchmarks, and best practices; providing guidance when difficult decisions need to be made
• Drives the execution of multiple work streams by identifying customer and operational needs; analyzing resources, costs, and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; gaining cross-functional support for business plans and priorities; translating business strategy into actionable business requirements; obtaining and distributing resources;  setting standards and measuring progress; removing obstacles that impact performance; guiding performance and developing contingency plans accordingly
• Uphold the mission and standards of the firm and support firm-wide initiatives
• Ensure implemented programs adhere to legal, compliance, and audit requirements
• Manage IT Procurement team staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary action

 

• Bachelor degree from four-year accredited college or university
• Must have at least 10 years of progressive global IT category management expertise
• Deep subject matter sourcing knowledge base in all IT categories - including software, hardware, telecommunications and IT professional services
• Proven experience in a procurement leadership role building executive relationships and influencing strategy
• Professional certification e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M., PMP, or evidence of continued professional growth
• Building and managing diverse relationships  (Worked previously in a mutli cultural enviroment a PLUS)
• Personal flexibility
• Organizational savvy
• Effective Communication
• Business acumen is plus if Luxury Retail
• Creative problem solver
• Crisis management
• Decision making
• Leading and inspiring others
• Negotiation skills
• Interface with all levels in the organization
• Experience with Simeno purchasing tool a PLUS

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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