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Vendor Management Governance/Relations Lead EU

External
Nielseniq logoNielseniq · Sofia, Bulgaria
Full-timeOn-site1w ago
ComplianceDocumentationJiraNegotiationProcess ImprovementRisk Management
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Responsibilities

  • Own vendor governance across assigned Western Europe markets.
  • Ensure vendor engagements follow approval, compliance, documentation, and standardization processes.
  • Support sourcing and renewal strategy, including RFPs, negotiation targets, vendor synergies, and contract award recommendations.
  • Review new contracts and renewals through the required Vendor Management workflow.
  • Monitor vendor relationship health, service quality, cost, contract compliance, and delivery performance.
  • Facilitate vendor performance reviews, scorecards, service-level tracking, and business reviews.
  • Act as escalation point for vendor issues related to cost, quality, contract terms, compliance, or relationship concerns.
  • Coordinate issue resolution with Delivery, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and regional stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities for vendor consolidation, preferred supplier usage, cost savings, and harmonized commercial terms.
  • Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, supplier governance, sourcing, operations, contract management, or third-party relationship management.
  • Experience managing vendors across multiple countries or regional markets, preferably in Western Europe.
  • Strong understanding of vendor lifecycle management, including onboarding, contract governance, performance monitoring, renewals, escalations, and offboarding.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage regional complexity, including country-specific requirements and vendor market differences.

Requirements

  • Experience with Jira or similar workflow tools.
  • Understanding of MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, contract amendments, procurement processes, and third-party risk management.
  • Experience with vendor selection processes including but not limited to RFPs, vendor negotiations, supplier classifications, payment terms, and contract award recommendations.
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Certification in procurement, vendor management, project management, process improvement is a plus.

Benefits

Food vouchers € 62Additional Medical Insurance, incl Prophylactics, Outpatient care, Inpatient care, еxpenses for medications and medical productsLife InsuranceMultisport card (self-funded by the employee)A Hybrid model of working: 3 days of the week you work from home (home office), 2 days from the office.Additional paid leave of 3 days in case of no overdue leave days from previous yearFree access to LinkedIn Learning platformIn addition:Working in an international organization, once you become a specialist in your field, you can count on numerous programs offering development or relocation to other departments or countries. Your development is important to us!Stable employment in a dynamic and international environment with an established position on the market.Volunteer time off (Global Volunteer Day)Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - confidential counselling for emotional well-beingOffice located close to the city center, easily accessible by public transportationFlexible working environmentVolunteer time offLinkedIn LearningEmployee-Assistance-Program (EAP)Health insuranceFlexible schedule

Additional Information

The Vendor Management Governance/Relations Lead will govern and manage vendor relationships across Western Europe, ensuring vendor engagements are compliant, cost-effective, standardized, and aligned with business needs. This role acts as the regional governance point for sourcing strategy, renewals, vendor classifications, approvals, compliance, escalations, payment terms, and stakeholder alignment, working closely with Delivery, Procurement, Legal, and Finance teams. The role aligns with the OPS Vendor Ecosystem, where Vendor Management owns governance, escalations, approvals, compliance, training, standardization, payment terms, and supplier definitions. Regional Scope The role covers vendors supporting Western Europe markets, including the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and the Nordics, depending on business scope.

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