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Ref: HP350-7462
Job description / Role
The Vendor Management Expert plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of various projects and the overall success of the company by acting as a supplier management subject matter expert. Their responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks related to vendor selection, performance monitoring, and relationship management.
Client Details
Our client is a confidential real estate development company supporting the Vision of the Kingdom.
Description
* Identify and evaluate potential vendors, contractors, suppliers, and service providers.
* Conduct due diligence, including background checks and financial assessments, to assess vendor reliability and capabilities.
* Negotiate contracts and establish terms and conditions with vendors.
* Monitor vendor performance to ensure adherence to contracts, quality standards, and project timelines.
* Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to measure vendor performance.
* Address performance issues and implement corrective actions when necessary.
* Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with vendors and suppliers.
* Collaborate with vendors to optimize processes, improve quality, and enhance project outcomes.
* Resolve disputes and conflicts between the real estate developer and vendors in a timely and effective manner.
* Continuously assess vendor performance and capabilities for potential improvements.
* Develop vendor performance improvement plans and provide constructive feedback.
* Evaluate vendor suitability for long-term partnerships and growth opportunities.
* Categorize vendors based on the nature of their goods or services, as well as their strategic importance to the real estate development company.
* Identify critical vendors whose performance significantly impacts project success and prioritize their management accordingly.
* Determine vendor classifications such as strategic partners, preferred vendors, or one-time suppliers.
* Create a structured system for categorizing vendors based on criteria like industry expertise, reliability, geographic location, and financial stability.
* Develop a vendor categorization framework that helps in making informed decisions about which vendors to engage for specific projects or services.
* Segment vendors into different tiers or groups, such as primary, secondary, and tertiary, based on their importance and impact on the company's operations.
* Establish specific management strategies and expectations for each vendor segment, with tiered levels of oversight and communication.
Job Offer
* Attractive salary package and benefit structure
* Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing team and organization
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree minimum qualification
* Experience in managing supplier and vendor relationships across mega projects
* Backgroun in real estate development and construction projects is preferable
About the Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
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The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.