Technology Vendor Management Specialist

Reed Business Information Limited, Richmond upon Thames

Technology Vendor Management Specialist

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Reed Business Information Limited, Richmond upon Thames

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 26 Jan | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e09c2d2a2f02486ca96a3e8928ec0597

Full Job Description

This is a global role with extensive stakeholder engagement opportunities. We're looking for a confident self-starter with a can-do attitude, an experienced professional proficient in commercial arrangements and with a seasoned awareness of what good looks like. This role will manage technology vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, facilitate compliance reviews and assure timely delivery of goods and services. The successful candidate will be hungry to understand and deliver the target operating model for Global Technology's Vendor Management function.,

  • Develop and execute vendor management strategies aligned with company goals and event timelines.
  • Lead supplier negotiations to establish agreements with competitive pricing, favorable terms, volume discounts, value-added services.
  • Source materials, equipment and services specific to RX business needs.
  • Identify cost saving opportunities while ensuring high quality goods and services.
  • Acquire and maintain an understanding of technology trends, market forces, cost trends, and supplier technology roadmaps.
  • Demonstrate in-depth conceptual- and practical knowledge in your job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines.
  • Mobilise small project teams to address specific issues or participate in broader Programs.
  • A UK based individual contributor able to leverage skills and expertise from peers and similar groups across the RELX network.
  • Establish strong relationships with internal partners across other RX functional groups to share learnings and achieve best outcomes.
  • Apply best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products, services, or processes.
  • Creatively solve complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions and exercising judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
  • Oversee the processing of requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of technical equipment, custom-engineered products, systems, software, or components, tracking and reporting on spend, savings and vendor performance metrics.
  • Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to organizational policy.
  • Upskill junior colleagues with less experience.
  • Work to build consensus and effectively communicate with a diverse range of audiences.

    Vendor Management Specialist with proven experience in supply chains and logistics.
  • Demonstrate strategic thinking skills with a focus on operational efficiency and cost control.
  • Proven track record of cost savings and strong negotiation skills. Demonstrated experience of the end to end buying cycle, building customer relationships that lead to revenue and growth/facilitate successful change.
  • Advanced technical skills in Excel to produce ad hoc reports and pivot tables for deep dive investigations.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage detailed tasks while maintaining oversight of the end-to-end global technology supplier landscape.
  • Ability to anticipate and address client concerns by building trust-based relationships.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse audiences across all levels of the organization including C suite.
  • Ability to build influential relationships both internally and externally.
  • Work in a way that works for you

    RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com., RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions. Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.

    We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. Working for you We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
  • Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
  • Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
  • Wellbeing programs
  • Life assurance
  • Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
  • Save As You Earn share option scheme
  • Travel Season ticket loan
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • Optional Dental Insurance
  • Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
  • RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
  • Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
  • Access to extensive learning and development resources
  • Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work
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