GBS Manager Vendor Management Office (f/m/d)

• PLACE OF WORK
• Siezenheimer Straße 29a, 5020 Salzburg

• AREA OF EMPLOYMENT
• Finance

• EMPLOYMENT TYPE
• Full-time

• SALARY

• Own and enhance the vendor management strategy, driving lifecycle improvements and implementing scalable solutions
• Manage and evolve relationships with selected ALDI service provider
• Lead and develop a small vendor management team
• Initiate and facilitate tenders, including vendor pre-selection, requirement collection, and contract negotiation support
• Oversee and lead a team of consultants serving as the interface between Global Business Services, internal stakeholders, and service providers
• Act as the primary point of escalation for stakeholder inquiries and ensure efficient communication with service providers
• Provide well-informed advice on vendor management to Global Business Services and other stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration
• Coordinate and lead workshops, meetings, and events related to vendor management activities
• Develop and standardise contracts, procedures, and compliance mechanisms across service providers and stakeholders
• Conduct business reviews, monitor KPIs, and ensure vendors meet performance expectations
• Prepare senior management, including C-level executives, with insights on vendor relationships and performance
• Organise and where necessary attend senior management site visits to service providers delivery centres, including in India and Eastern Europe

• Relevant degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics, Law, or related fields
• Minimum of 8 years experience in vendor management or strategic sourcing within a global environment
• Demonstrated expertise in vendor management, team leadership, contract management, compliance, and vendor risk management (SLAs, KPIs, lifecycle)
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with proven risk identification, mitigation, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment and excellent interpersonal organisational and communication abilities
• Outstanding leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills, with excellent organisational and communication abilities
• Strong stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and capacity to influence change
• Networking and consulting mindset, with confidence, assertiveness, diplomacy, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor
• Fluency in English, with excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Willingness to shape the future of a growing GBS organisation, thriving in a 'start-up' setting with evolving processes and structures

• 6 weeks of annual leave every year for all
• A range of subsidised childcare support options
• Options to work remotely - from home or anywhere within Austria (up to 13 days per month), and from abroad (up to 30 days per year, selected countries)
• Mobile devices provided to enable flexible working
• Relocation support (including visas/permits, home search and moving allowance)
• Free and subsidised healthy food and drinks provided at work
• Subsidised public transport
• Bike leasing program to save up to 20% on bike costs to encourage sustainable transport and improve affordability
• Discounts on a wide range of shopping in the categories like fashion, travel, sports and many more
• All the training you need to excel in your role
• Extensive personal and professional development
• High level of responsibility in a diverse and international business environment
• Collaboration with teams across borders
• Private health insurance discounts
• Comprehensive wellbeing & (mental) health support
• On-site & online sports with Wellpass membership

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