Required:
Ability to establish and maintain positive and productive relationships with vendors, including effective communication, negotiation skills, conflict resolution, and managing expectations.
Highly proficient in contract reviews, with strong attention to detail to ensure that contracts are aligned with the company's requirements and protect its interests.
Ability to evaluate vendor performance based on key performance indicators (KPIs), conduct performance reviews, address issues, and drive improvements.
Ability to identify potential risks, develop contingency plans, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Strong communication and negotiation skills to effectively interact with vendors, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
Highly proficient in analyzing data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions and recommendations, with the ability to solve complex problems.
Understand financial concepts, cost structures, and budgeting, with the ability to analyze vendor pricing, terms, and proposals to ensure cost-effectiveness and value for the company.
Demonstrated ability to continuously improve and seek ways to enhance vendor management processes, optimize costs, drive efficiency, and implement best practices.
Proficient skill in managing relationships with cross-functional teams, to align vendor management strategies with business objectives and ensure collaboration and support.
Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Advanced proficiency in MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook.
Must be able to work in an environment where critical time constraints exist.