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Vendor Management

North HollandHybrid40 hours/week<3months

Oversee the operational, financial, and strategic management of the enterprise application vendor portfolio.

  • This highly visible role sits at the intersection of Finance, Procurement, and Technology.
  • Ensure financial discipline, contract compliance, and optimal vendor performance across critical enterprise systems.
  • Partner directly with senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
  • Act as a trusted advisor on supplier-related decisions.
  • Help drive cost optimization, service quality improvements, and long-term vendor strategy.

What you 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 utilization.
  • 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 optimization initiatives.

What they ask

  • 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.

Desired.

  • SaaS vendor management experience.
  • IT procurement experience.
  • Supplier performance management frameworks.
  • Cost optimization 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

Practical

  • Strategic role with executive stakeholder exposure.
  • Opportunity to influence enterprise vendor strategy.
  • Complex international vendor environment.
  • Collaborative environment across Finance, Procurement, and IT.

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