Vendor Manager

Job Title: Vendor Manager

Location : Hyderabad

Department : Operations / Supply Chain

Job Summar

yWe are looking for an experienced Vendor Manager to oversee and manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and service providers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for vendor sourcing, negotiations, performance management, cost optimization, and ensuring timely delivery of products and services while maintaining quality standards

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Key Responsibiliti

• esIdentify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors based on business requirement
• s.Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing vendors and supplier
• s.Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and service agreements to achieve cost efficienc
• y.Monitor vendor performance against agreed SLAs, quality standards, and delivery timeline
• s.Conduct regular vendor reviews and audits to ensure compliance with company policie
• s.Resolve vendor-related issues, escalations, and supply chain disruptions effectivel
• y.Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement and operational requirement
• s.Maintain vendor database, contracts, and performance record
• s.Track market trends and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvemen
• t.Ensure adherence to procurement policies and regulatory requirement

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Required Qualificati

• onsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related fie
• ld.5+ years of experience in Vendor Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Operatio
• ns.Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skil
• ls.Excellent analytical and problem-solving abiliti
• es.Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems, and vendor management too
• ls.Strong communication and relationship-building skil

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Preferred Sk

• illsExperience in manufacturing, retail, interiors, or project-based industr
• ies.Knowledge of procurement processes and contract managem
• ent.Ability to manage multiple vendors and projects simultaneou

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Key Performance Indicators (

• KPIs)Vendor performance and SLA adher
• ence.Cost savings achieved through negotiat
• ions.On-time delivery and service fulfill
• ment.Vendor compliance and quality stand
• ards.Supplier relationship effectiveness and issue resolu