Role Summary:
Play a key role in driving smarter procurement decisions and building strong supplier partnerships at ATRAM. As a Vendor Management Manager, you'll help the organization achieve greater value from its supplier relationships while strengthening procurement governance, cost efficiency, and operational controls. Working closely with the Group Financial Controller and business units, you'll contribute to effective purchasing decisions, reliable supplier performance, and transparent vendor management practices across the organization.
What Business Outcomes the Role is Responsible for:
- Drive Procurement Excellence & Cost Efficiency: Deliver value through effective procurement reviews, supplier negotiations, cost benchmarking, and spend analysis while ensuring timely purchasing decisions and adherence to internal controls.
- Strengthen Supplier Governance & Performance: Build a reliable and compliant supplier network through effective accreditation, due diligence, related-party screening, and performance monitoring that minimize risks and support quality service delivery.
- Enhance Contract Management & Operational Efficiency: Ensure accurate, secure, and accessible contract records, proactive renewal monitoring, and efficient documentation processes that strengthen accountability and business continuity.
What We're Looking for in a Successful Candidate:
- Relevant Education & Experience: Holds a bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, with at least 3 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, finance, or internal control. Experience in financial services is an advantage.
- Commercial & Governance Expertise: Applies strong knowledge of procurement processes, internal controls, supplier management, and related-party transaction requirements, supported by analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications to drive informed commercial decisions.
- Negotiation & Stakeholder Collaboration: Demonstrates strong negotiation skills, sound commercial judgment, integrity, and attention to detail, with the ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and build productive relationships across business units.
