Vendor Relations Technician

Bornan Sports Technology; Rivas-Vaciamadrid; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading sports technology company located in Rivas-Vaciamadrid is seeking a Vendor Relations Manager to ensure vendors deliver exceptional value and reliability. You will manage sourcing strategies, contract negotiations, and vendor onboarding while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Administration or a related field and at least 2 years of experience in vendor management. Strong analytical and communication skills are required.

Formación

• 2+ years of vendor or supplier management experience, preferably in event services.
• Proven success negotiating contracts and realizing measurable cost savings.
• Fully available for travel.

Responsabilidades

• Source strategies aligned with business goals.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities across technical performance.
• Lead contract negotiations and renewals.
• Oversee vendor onboarding and documentation.
• Track vendor performance against KPIs and SLAs.

Conocimientos

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Sports Management

Herramientas

Monday.com

Descripción del empleo

Overview

BORNAN SPORTS TECHNOLOGY is a company specialized in technological innovation applied to sports. We develop technological products for all types of sporting events, large or small, nationally and internationally. Our company is proud to offer a comprehensive range of services, including results, timing and television graphics in real time.

Role

As our Vendor Relations Manager, you will report to Chief Business Officer and partner closely with project leads, finance, legal, and technical teams to ensure our vendors consistently deliver exceptional value, reliability, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing strategies aligned with business goals and project requirements.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities across technical performance, financial health, compliance, and past performance.
• Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments to optimize cost and service quality.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, ensuring all documentation, training, and integration steps are completed on schedule.
• Track vendor performance against KPIs and SLAs; conduct 360 degree stakeholder feedback and reviews, and issue remediation plans.
• Coordinate risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage a centralized vendor information repository and ensure transparent communication across teams.
• Drive continuous improvement by collecting feedback, benchmarking market trends, and piloting new solutions.
• Ensure open and transparent communication flows both internally and with external vendor partners by maintaining accessible channels, proactively sharing updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Sports Management, or related field.
• Fully available for travel.
• 2+ years of vendor or supplier management experience, preferably in event services.
• Proven success negotiating contracts and realizing measurable cost savings.
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
• Familiarity with procurement / project management platforms (e.g., Monday.com).
• Good communication habilities, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Business English Level C1.