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Hybrid,Full-time,Part-time,Office / On-site, Unlimited
Düsseldorf
Head of Contract & Vendor Management (f/m/d)Head of Contract & Vendor Management (f/m/d)
Location: Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Our Contract & IT Sourcing Management Team in Düsseldorf is looking for you!

FURTHER EDUCATION

Experienced specialists and managers are happy to support you in strengthening your skills and advancing your career development.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead our Contract and Vendor Management team. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our IT sourcing, partner management, and stakeholder management processes are efficient, effective, and aligned with our strategic goals. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of vendor contracts, from negotiation to execution and renewal, while fostering strong relationships with our strategic and major IT partners and internal stakeholders.

• Leadership and Strategy: You develop and implement strategies for contract and vendor management that align with the company’s overall objectives. Furthermore, you lead a diverse team of professionals, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.
• Contract Management: You oversee the negotiation, execution, and administration of vendor contracts and you ensure that all contracts are compliant with legal and regulatory requirements and that they deliver value for money.
• Vendor Management: You build and maintain strong relationships with key IT vendors. You ensure monitoring of vendor performance, management of risks, and that vendors meet their contractual obligations.
• Stakeholder Management: You collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that vendor services meet these needs and act as the primary point of contact for all vendor-related issues.
• Continuous Improvement: You identify opportunities for process improvements and ensure best practices in contract and vendor management are being implemented and constantly improved. And of course stay up-to-date with industry trends and innovations.