Vendor Management Strategist

Transforming vendor management requires a proactive and strategic function. In this role, you will align vendor capabilities with business transformation priorities, manage contractual risk, and ensure high-performance delivery through strategic collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reframe partner management from reactive monitoring to strategic co-ownership.
• Align partner capabilities and commitments with Globe's transformation priorities and delivery expectations.

Strategic Vendor Management:

You will lead segmentation and rationalization of the partner ecosystem. You will also support long-term strategic partnerships while ensuring flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

Contract Lifecycle & Commercial Risk Management:

• Track contract milestones, renewals, and expansions with visibility into risks and dependencies.
• Strengthen contract discipline and surface renewal risks and renegotiation opportunities early.

Internal Collaboration & Alignment:

• Act as a key coordination point across ISG, Legal, Procurement, Finance, and Business Units.
• Ensure contract and partner structures remain aligned to Globe's evolving delivery and sourcing models.

Performance Monitoring & Escalation:

• Participate in formal partner performance reviews and escalation mechanisms.
• Monitor vendor health and flag issues or risks requiring executive action.

Core Deliverables:

• Partner Value Scorecards: Regularly updated performance dashboards tracking SLA compliance, innovation delivery, and value realization.
• Regular/Quarterly Strategic Partner Briefs: Insight packs for CIO, Strategy, and Domain leads showing partner performance, contract movements, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner Segmentation and Rationalization Plan: A working model categorizing vendors by strategic value, performance, and cost alignment, with recommendations for action.
• Contract & Renewal Milestone Tracker: Dashboard of key contract dates and dependencies, tied to action plans for renegotiation, transition, or extension.
• Vendor Performance Database & Governance Logs: Central repository of performance data, meeting notes, escalations, and key decisions to support structured governance

Requirements:

You will need Bachelor's Degree in fields like Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or related disciplines. Advanced education such as an MBA or Master's Degree is also preferred.

Experience:

• Strategic Vendor Management: 3+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or strategic sourcing roles, preferably in the telecommunications or technology sector.
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Hands-on experience in managing contract lifecycles, including renewals, renegotiations, and risk assessment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven track record of working with diverse teams, including Legal, Procurement, Finance, and Operations, to align partner structures with business needs.
• Performance Monitoring & Governance: 5+ years of experience in vendor performance tracking and governance frameworks, including SLA compliance and issue escalation.
• Leadership in Strategic Planning: Demonstrated ability to lead partnership rationalization, segmentation, and ecosystem optimization initiatives.

Skill Set:

• Analytical Skills: Ability to develop actionable insights from vendor performance data, governance logs, and partner value scorecards.
• Commercial Acumen: Expertise in assessing commercial risks and opportunities tied to contract dependencies and milestones.
• Project Management: Experience in managing multiple contracts and vendor relationships simultaneously.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with technology-enabled sourcing models and trends in telecommunications.
• Negotiation Expertise: Skilled in negotiating contract terms that align with organizational goals and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Strategic Communication: Experience in preparing and presenting insights to senior leadership, including quarterly briefs and strategic dashboards.

About Us:

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