Vendor Management - Vice President at Citi

Heredia, , Costa Rica -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vendor Management, Market Research, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Communication, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Creative Problem Solving, Collaboration, Risk Assessment, Compliance, Data Privacy, Service Level Agreements, Vendor Relationships, Marketing Execution, Financial Services

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Vendor Strategy & Sourcing: Collaborate with channel leads to develop and implement a comprehensive vendor strategy for marketing execution, identifying key vendor categories (e.g. digital platforms, content creation/management/deployment, print services). Conduct market research to identify potential new vendors, emerging technologies, and best practices in marketing vendor management. Participate in the vendor selection process, including RFI/RFP development, proposal evaluation, and capabilities assessments. Assist sourcing and business leads on negotiating contracts, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure favorable terms, cost efficiency, and alignment with business needs. Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key vendor partners, acting as the primary point of contact. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between internal marketing teams and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution. Manage the lifecycle of vendor contracts, including renewals, renegotiations, and terminations, in collaboration with legal and procurement departments. Assess and mitigate vendor-related risks, including operational, financial, security, and compliance risks (e.g., data privacy, brand guidelines). Ensure all vendor activities comply with internal policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements. Develop contingency plans for critical vendor services to ensure business continuity. Process Improvement & Innovation: 6-10 years of experience in Marketing and retail bank/financial services industry experience. Requires attention to detail, advanced project management skills, good communication and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks/projects at once. Creative problem solving and sense of ownership. Solid communication, presentation and project management skills. Ability to work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment. Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred ------------------------------------------------------ For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------

Responsibilities

The Vice President of Vendor Management will develop and implement a comprehensive vendor strategy for marketing execution and manage vendor relationships. This role includes conducting market research, participating in vendor selection, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations.