Head, Vendor Management

• Primary contact for external vendor(s)/partner(s) and internal stakeholder 
• Initial point of escalation for internal and external stakeholders on Vendor Management Issues 
• Collaborate with Business Units/Category Managers to identify vendor/partner candidates who can deliver the required services/resources for an assigned service/supply of goods 
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of relevant performance metrics (e.g. KPIs/KQIs) with Category Managers/Business Unit 
• Responsible for monitoring and managing key performance metrics for vendor(s)/partner(s) to continuously evaluate performance 
• Interpret internal stakeholder needs, collaborate with and provide guidance to vendor(s)/partner(s) to assure new capabilities and services are developed to meet identified internal needs 
• Monitor and report on the performance of key strategic vendors to ensure delivery in line with contractual obligations and performance metrics 
• Evaluate potential suppliers using developed and agreed criteria to support alignment and understanding of the expectations and requirements of engagement 
• Manage outward communication to vendors to facilitate understanding and awareness of organizational strategic direction, changes and challenges 
• Identify ways to improve performance and relationship with Vendors 
• Co-ordinate the Risk classification of vendors (where relevant) with the Category Management Team 
• Develop general contract management initiatives 
• Supervise Vendor Management Team 
• Engage with Compliance Team on vendor regulatory requirements 
• Analyze Vendor performance data to identify opportunities for overall improvement 
• Monitor poor performing vendors to watch list and for major incident reported, investigate and recommend for Blacklisting 
• Undertake any other responsibilities as requested by the Head of Department, in accordance with the scope and responsibilities of the role 
• Comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Hand book of the Ban

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in any related field
• Masters' Degree would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 10 - 13 years of experience in a similar role