Head - Vendor Management - FMCG

- The Head - Vendor Management will be responsible for building and overseeing the organization's vendor governance framework, ensuring strong partnerships, performance excellence, and alignment with business objectives.

- The role involves strategic sourcing, contract management, vendor evaluation, risk mitigation, and driving continuous improvement in supplier relationships. The position requires close collaboration with procurement, finance, operations, and compliance teams to ensure efficiency and value creation in all vendor-related activities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement a robust vendor management strategy aligned with organizational goals.

- Lead vendor selection, onboarding, evaluation, and renewal processes.

- Negotiate contracts and service-level agreements to optimize cost and performance.

- Monitor vendor KPIs and ensure compliance with legal, financial, and operational standards.

- Drive supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.

- Establish strong governance and reporting mechanisms for vendor performance tracking.

- Foster strategic relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.

- Identify opportunities for vendor consolidation and cost savings.

- Lead a team of vendor management professionals and ensure capability development.