Vendor Analyst

Sabeo Contracting Services Ltd; Dublin, Kilkenny; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company is seeking a Vendor Management Analyst located in Dublin or Kilkenny, offering hybrid working options. This role involves managing vendor relationships through comprehensive contract management, leading procurement processes, and ensuring vendor performance compliance. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in vendor management frameworks and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in vendor management and procurement frameworks.
• Collaborated with technical teams for reporting.
• Strong analytical skills to draw conclusions from data.

Responsibilities

• Point of contact for vendor and contract management queries.
• Lead procurement activities and manage contract data.
• Monitor Vendor KPIs/SLAs and report on performance.

Skills

Vendor Management

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Tools

GRC

Planview

SharePoint

JIRA

Job description

My client is looking for a Vendor Management Analyst based in either Dublin or Kilkenny on a hybrid basis. (2 days per week onsite)

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a point of contact for vendor and contract management queries, providing advice and guidance on policies and procedures.
• Lead procurement activities within Group Technology, including creating evaluation criteria and assisting with tender completion and evaluation.
• Manage contract data in the contract management system, ensuring routine updates and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Collect and report on vendor performance, supporting data collection, and creating standard reports on contract performance.
• Monitor Vendor KPIs/SLAs, ensuring effective performance management and escalating service exceptions to appropriate stakeholders.
• Support risk management and vendor relationship teams, identifying and assessing risks and vulnerabilities.
• Assist with the development of new practices, processes, and standards within the organization.
• Utilize systems such as GRC, Planview, SharePoint, and JIRA to support vendor management and procurement activities.

Required Experience:

• Experience in working with vendor management and procurement frameworks
• Experience collaborating with technical teams to develop and agree, on status reporting
• Strong ability to analyze and develop accurate conclusions to support decisions based on data.