Vendor Management Admistrator

Job Description

Vendor Management Administrator London Ongoing Contract - possible permanent opportunities £200 per dayIQ Talent Solutions are delighted to be working with one of our key asset management clients supporting with the recruitment of a Vendor Management Administrator to join their Procurement function The Vendor Management Administrator will assist the Head of Vendor Management with all aspects of procurement and the vendor management lifecycle. You will be responsible for day to day administration and support with management information, support with Third Party and contract engagements, and liaising, guiding and assisting business teams. Duties & Responsibilities- Provide an efficient and effective administrative support - Assist with Third Party vendor selection & onboarding process and commercial & contractual negotiations - Support with any risk management activities - Assist with initial and periodic vendor due diligence and assurance activities including, contract renewals/extensions/amendments - Maintain and keep up to date vendor database, folders, systems and logs - Be the first point of contact for emails and phone calls into the team and ensure it is managed in an efficient and timely manner and is appropriately dealt with - Provide general administrative support as required - Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system - Providing analytical services - Developing and preparing regular reporting and dashboards for Head of Vendor Management and other forums - Support Head of Vendor Management and business with delivery of projects as identified Skills & Experience- Ideal candidates will have proven experience in procurement and/or vendor management preferably within the financial and/or technology industry - Candidates will preferably have existing knowledge of procurement lifecycle including due diligence, Third Party segmentation, etc - An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint will be highly advantageous - Candidates will have excellent oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills and ideally a proven background of stakeholder management skills - Commercial acumen is essential - Candidates will be able to demonstrate a strong attention to detail and a strong risk awareness - Ideal candidates will be results orientated with the ability to work in a fast-moving environment, with the ability to work well independently as well as within a team environment - Candidates will preferably be able to work well under pressure, to work on multiple projects and to meet deadlines and have a strong sense of urgency, personal responsibility, accountability whilst also being efficient & effective - Professional qualifications such as CIPS would be an advantageInterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.