Manager

Responsibilities:

Vendor Acquisition & Onboarding:

• Proactively identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors and suppliers to expand product assortment and improve supply chain resilience.
• Manage the end-to-end acquisition process, from initial outreach to contract execution.
  

Vendor Relationship Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key vendors.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, monitor SLAs, and address operational issues to ensure reliability, quality, and continuous improvement.
  

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation:

• Lead RFPs, due diligence, and contract negotiations to secure favorable terms, pricing, and conditions.
• Mitigate risks and align agreements with company objectives.
  

Partnership Development & Growth:

• Identify and establish strategic partnerships (e.g., retail, affiliate, platform) to drive revenue and market expansion.
• Develop joint business plans and initiatives to maximize mutual value
  

Performance & Compliance Monitoring:

• Define and track KPIs for vendor and partnership performance.
• Ensure adherence to contracts, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
  

Cost & Value Optimization:

• Analyze vendor spend and partnership ROI.
• Implement strategies to reduce costs, improve efficiencies, and identify new revenue opportunities through existing or new collaborations.
  

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal teams—including Marketing, Finance, Logistics, and Tech—to align vendor/partner activities with business goals.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership.
  

Requirements:

• Strategic & Commercial Thinking: Ability to develop and execute strategies for vendor acquisition and partnership growth.
• Strong business acumen with a focus on driving value and ROI.
  
• Problem-Solving & Relationship Management: Skilled in conflict resolution, negotiation, and building long-term, trust-based relationships with external partners.
  
• Partnership & Growth Mindset: Proactive in identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
• Experience in developing and scaling partnerships that contribute to business objectives.
  
• Analytical & Data-Driven: Proficiency in analyzing performance data, financial metrics, and market trends to inform decisions.
  
• Communication & Influence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present confidently to stakeholders and influence outcomes.
  
• Project Management: Organized and capable of managing multiple acquisition and partnership projects simultaneously, from initiation to completion.