Senior Manager, Outsourcing at Michael Stevens Consulting

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing relationships with vendors or other third-party service providers. This might include negotiating contracts, reviewing invoices, and ensuring that all parties involved are satisfied with the services being provided.

Functions and Responsibilities:

• Monitor the quality of work performed by external vendors to ensure that it meets company standards
• Review bids from vendors for new projects or contracts and recommending which bids should be accepted based on price, qualifications of the vendor, and other factors
• Communicate with clients to help them understand project details and progress, and answering any questions they may have
• Manage a team of employees who work with vendors to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget requirements
• Negotiate contracts with vendors to ensure fair payment terms and conditions
• Manage the recruitment and training of new vendors as needed
• Provide information about new technologies and industry trends to help improve efficiency and productivity
• Coordinate with human resources departments to hire new staff members or terminate existing employees as needed
• Conduct performance evaluations of external vendors to ensure they are meeting company standards

Key Skills Required:

• Commercial awareness
• Good numerical skills
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Tact and persuasive ability
• Teamworking skills
• IT and presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Self-motivation.

Supervisory Skills Required:

• General managerial/ administration
• Leadership/influencing
• Organization and coordination skills
• Coaching and people management
• Conflict management

Qualification and Experience Required:

• First Degree in any social sciences
• MBA / MSC is mandatory
• Professional Qualified from recognized bodies
• 15 years and above hands-on experience
• Working experience in a consulting firm is an advantage