Vendor Manager at Buildings and More Limited

Job Summary

• The Vendor Manager is responsible for sourcing, onboarding, managing, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of quality goods and services at competitive prices.
• The role focuses on performance management, contract compliance, cost control, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors and suppliers
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, service-level agreements (SLAs), and payment terms
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure consistent quality, delivery, and performance
• Monitor vendor performance using agreed KPIs and resolve issues promptly
• Coordinate with internal departments (Operations, Finance, Procurement, Projects, Customer Service) to align vendor activities with business needs
• Ensure vendors comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards
• Review invoices, confirm deliveries, and support timely vendor payments
• Maintain accurate vendor records, contracts, and documentation
• Manage vendor risks and develop contingency plans
• Conduct periodic vendor reviews and recommend improvements or replacements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-management abilities
• Good understanding of vendor sourcing, pricing, and performance metrics
• Proficiency in MS Office and vendor/procurement management systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Vendor relationship management
• Negotiation and cost optimization
• Contract administration
• Attention to detail
• Risk assessment and compliance
• Time management and organization.