About this job
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
On behalf of our client, we are looking for competent, skilled, and experienced Partner, Vendor Management to work in Uganda.
JOB SUMMARY
The Partner, Vendor Management will ensure vendors meet quality, compliance, and performance standards, negotiate contracts, establish performance metrics, and develop risk mitigation strategies. He/She will maintain relationships with vendors and facilitate effective communication while minimizing risks and costs. He/She will also keep accurate records and provide reports to the Vendor Management Lead, continually seeking process improvements to enhance vendor management efficiency.
Report to: Lead, Vendor Management Office.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Vendor Sourcing & Selection: Leverage knowledge of the foundation’s strategic and day-to-day needs as well as the current technology landscape to source new technology vendors which best fit the foundation’s needs.
- Contract Negotiation and Dispute Resolution: Utilize robust mechanisms for contract negotiation and dispute resolution throughout the vendor lifecycle to guide vendor engagements.
- Vendor Reporting Frameworks: Utilize comprehensive technology vendor performance management and reporting frameworks and processes, which are fit-for-purpose and in line with industry best practice.
- Vendor Performance Management: Oversee the work of vendors contracted to the Mastercard Foundation during their contracted period, evaluating their delivery in line with contractual obligations and predetermined performance metrics.
- Vendor Risk Management: Collaborate with the DDIT Risk and Governance team to ensure that vendors are compliant with foundation policies and risk frameworks and contribute to risk mitigation efforts as required.
- Relationship Management: Manage relationships with vendors during their contracted period and collaborating with other DDIT stakeholders such as the Digital and Technology, Cybersecurity, and Business Partnering teams to resolve operational issues promptly.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Ensure effective collaboration between Vendor Managers, Project Managers, Technical teams, and Business Partners to drive the vendor management process effectively.
- Reporting & Communication
Regularly update the Vendor Management Office Lead on vendor management initiatives status.
- Collaboration with Relevant Teams: Work with the foundation’s Procurement, Contracting and Legal functions to ensure adherence to enterprise-wide vendor frameworks and policies.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree qualification.
- 3+ years of experience in an IT or vendor management related role. Further professional qualifications preferable.
- Comfortable working within culturally diverse teams, preferably within an NGO or large international organization. Leadership experience preferable.
- Good awareness of the contemporary technology vendor landscape.
- Good understanding of contemporary digital landscapes and some experience working with high-level stakeholders within this field.
- Highly organized and able to prioritize and work to deadlines, adapting to shifting priorities.
- Good communicator and influencer, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at senior management through to technical staff and other functions within the foundation.
- Possesses professional maturity, sensitivity to different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the foundation’s values.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
How to apply:
All candidates who meet the criteria outlined as above are encouraged apply under the job vacancy ” QSSU-MCF-PVM-PARTNER VENDOR MANAGEMENT”
Application Link:
https://qsourcingservtec.applytojob.com/apply/PnT8lf5fs6/QSSUMCFPVMPARTNER-VENDOR-MANAGEMENT
Note:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm, Friday 28th March, 2025
This role is for a period of 6 months (maternity cover).
Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION