Vendor Management Specialist

About the job Vendor Management Specialist

What it's about

• Serve as the primary contact for all investment data vendors and expert networks.
• Source, evaluate, accredit, and onboard suppliers; maintain strong relationships with existing vendors to improve cost, quality, service levels, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and service levels to secure best value and protect company interests.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and internal stakeholders in the review, finalization, execution, and filing of contracts to ensure terms are clear, enforceable, and audit-ready.
• Monitor vendor performance against agreed service levels, resolve supplier issues promptly, and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Review, validate, and endorse invoices for assigned vendors by checking contract terms, purchase records, service delivery, and billing accuracy prior to payment processing.
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