Vendor Management Lead

We are seeking an experienced Vendor Management Lead to oversee the operational, financial and strategic management of our enterprise application vendor portfolio. This highly visible role sits at the intersection of Finance, Procurement and Technology. You will ensure financial discipline, contract compliance and optimal vendor performance across critical enterprise systems while partnering directly with senior stakeholders and leadership teams.

You will act as a trusted advisor on supplier-related decisions, helping drive cost optimisation, service quality improvements and long-term vendor strategy. What You'll Do: Manage the end-to-end vendor contract lifecycle for Financial Systems and Enterprise Applications. Create, maintain and monitor Purchase Orders (POs) and Goods Receipts (GRs). Track vendor invoices against approved budgets and monitor spend utilisation. Identify budget risks and support monthly accrual processes with Finance teams.

Maintain a central repository for contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs) and amendments. Manage contract renewals and ensure proactive engagement 60-90 days before expiration. Develop dashboard reporting on spend, invoices, renewals, contract compliance and vendor performance. Partner with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Finance and business stakeholders to resolve operational issues. Track supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs and governance frameworks.

Advise senior leadership on vendor performance, commercial opportunities and optimisation initiatives.

What You Bring: 5-8 years of experience in Vendor Management, Procurement Operations, Contract Management or IT Financial Operations. Strong understanding of contract administration and supplier governance. Experience managing budgets, invoice reconciliation and accrual processes. Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders across business and technology functions. Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills: SaaS vendor management experience. IT procurement experience. Supplier performance management frameworks. Cost optimisation initiatives. Exposure to enterprise-wide digital transformation environments. AI-driven reporting and analytics experience.

Systems & Tools: Experience with one or more of: SAP, Ivalua, Coupa, Power BI, Advanced Excel.

Benefits & Perks: Strategic role with executive stakeholder exposure. Opportunity to influence enterprise vendor strategy. Complex international vendor environment. Hybrid working flexibility. Career growth within vendor management and technology operations. Collaborative environment across Finance, Procurement and IT.