Vendor Manager
Hybrid · Cirencester, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Vendor Manager responsible for overseeing and managing the relationship with named security vendors; manage the full portfolio of the vendor product stack to exceed targets (excluding services); provide relevant content to Kubus marketing; manage pipeline between Kubus and vendor; optimise deal registrations and recordings; maximise MDF and rebates; identify funded heads and other commercial support; develop and maintain an annual business plan; diarise regular QBRs with vendor and Kubus senior leadership; maintain and update vendor plans; achieve and maintain vendor certifications; act as a subject matter expert for the vendor; coordinate cross-team vendor account meetings; drive vendor investment/sponsorship for Kubus events; support on framework responses; prepare monthly vendor performance reports for SLT; ensure compliance with company policies and Quality Management System; conform to ISO 9001, 14001 & 27001 standards; location at Cirencester with hybrid working arrangements.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive years’ experience in vendor relationships
- Demonstrate practical knowledge of ICT technologies and full project cycle implementation
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Strong negotiation, communication, analytics and problem-solving abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel/Word/Outlook)
- Develop and maintain an annual business plan
- Ensure regular QBRs with vendor and Kubus senior leadership; maintain plans and communications
- Achieve and maintain vendor certifications
- Be subject matter expert for vendor internally and externally
- Prepare monthly reports and presentations for SLT on vendor performance, contract status, rebates, orders against target and recommendations
- Adhere to ISO 9001, 14001 & 27001 standards
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