Senior Manager, Vendor Management | Onsite - Noida, India | Open to India-based candidates only

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  Expand and diversify our global vendor and freelancer network ahead of demand, and identify new categories, geographies and skill sets

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  Qualify and onboard new vendors quickly without lowering quality or compliance standards

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  Own the contract lifecycle for vendor and freelancer agreements, including customizing approved templates for each consultant, negotiation, renewal and tracking

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  Oversee invoicing, payment cycles and cost reconciliation

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  Track vendor performance against SLAs and OKRs

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  Lead, mentor and develop a team, and stay accountable for its compliance, invoicing accuracy and contract execution

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  Build direct, credible relationships with key stakeholders

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  Drive automation in onboarding, invoicing and reporting so the work scales with volume

• 8 to 10 years of experience in vendor management, procurement or operations

• Hands-on experience in contract administration and lifecycle management

• At least 3 years in a people leadership role with accountability for team output

• Bachelor’s degree

• Preferred: experience building or scaling a vendor or freelancer network

• Preferred: a growth setting where vendor needs shift with client demand

• Preferred: professional services, BPO or client delivery background; L&D or training services is a plus

• Preferred: cross-border vendor sourcing, vendor management systems or freelance platforms, PMP or Six Sigma, MBA

If you’ve built a vendor network, owned contracts end to end and led a team through growth, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and be ready to share specific examples.