Program Manager- Manager- Vendor & Partnership Management

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On-site

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Location

Mumbai, Maharashtra; Noida, Uttar Pradesh

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Job description

Role: Program Manager – Vendor & Partnership Management Experience: 4–6 years Location: Mumbai/Noida Education: Undergraduate No of positions required: 1 Key Responsibilities -Own the end-to-end vendor and partnership management lifecycle across the business. -Drive commercial discussions and support contract negotiations with new and existing partners to ensure favorable business outcomes. -Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Legal, Finance, Procurement, Compliance, and Business teams) for timely execution, renewals, and amendments of vendor agreements. -Validate vendor invoices against contractual terms, commercial commitments, and agreed service deliverables before processing payments. -Track and monitor vendor performance through defined KPIs and SLAs, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and timely issue resolution. -Manage vendor onboarding, documentation, governance, and compliance requirements. -Prepare periodic reports and dashboards covering vendor performance, commercial utilization, contract status, renewals, and operational metrics. -Identify process improvement opportunities and establish governance mechanisms to enhance vendor management efficiency. -Act as the primary point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and execution across ongoing engagements. -Support budgeting, forecasting, commercial planning, and reconciliation activities related to vendor partnerships. Preferred Skills -4–6 years of relevant experience in Vendor Management, Partnership Management, Program Management, Procurement Operations, or a similar role. -Strong understanding of commercial negotiations, contract management, invoice validation, and vendor governance processes. -Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills. -Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail. -Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with procurement or ERP systems will be an added advantage. -Excellent communication, ownership, and execution skills.