Vendor Management Associate

G-P; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global employment platform in the UK is seeking a Vendor Management Associate to enhance vendor relationships and support performance monitoring. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in vendor management, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in vendor management or similar role focused on building relationships.
• Experience working across multiple regions and cultures is advantageous.
• Highly motivated with exceptional organizational and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key vendors.
• Assist in pricing discussions by gathering data to support the Senior Manager.
• Support the monitoring of vendor performance and prepare reports.

Skills

Vendor management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Business, Management, Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Jira - Kanban

WorkDay

Job description

Overview

Our leading SaaS-based Global Employment Platform enables clients to expand into over 180 countries quickly and efficiently, without the complexities of establishing local entities. At G-P, we’re dedicated to breaking down barriers to global business and creating opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

Our diverse, remote-first teams empower our Dream Team members with flexibility and resources, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and every contribution is valued and celebrated. The work you do here will positively impact lives around the world. We stand by our promise: Opportunity Made Possible. We assist organizations in building exceptional global teams in days, not months—streamlining the hiring, onboarding, and management process to unlock growth potential for all.

About the position: We are seeking a Vendor Management Associate to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in the management of G-P’s relationships, processes, reporting and issue resolution for In Country Providers (ICPs).

Reporting to the Senior Manager-Provider Management, this role will be paramount to customer and professional satisfaction and therefore requires working closely with internal stakeholders across various departments. This position is ideal for a proactive and skilled communicator who thrives on solving complex problems, managing expectations, and optimizing value.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key vendors.
• Assist in pricing discussions by gathering and compiling data to support the Senior Manager in securing favorable terms.
• Support the monitoring of vendor performance by collecting data and helping to prepare reports on key metrics and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Help prepare and organize regular feedback for vendors, supporting senior team members in collaborative improvement plan discussions.
• Assist in the development of the vendor network by conducting research and analysis on potential new partners or consolidation opportunities, reporting findings to the Senior Manager.
• Assist in maintaining effective relationships with the key stakeholders across G-P, and ensure efficient communication of provider related updates.
• Aim to become a subject matter expert for ICP related matters over time.
• Provide support on analysis, reports, presentations as required by the business including internal resources, master schedules, and tickets.
• Serve as a point of contact for vendor-related queries, resolving issues promptly and escalating to Senior Manager as required.

Requirements

• Education – Degree in Business, Management, Finance or relevant experience.
• 5+ years of proven experience in vendor management or a similar role focused on building relationships.
• Experience working across multiple regions and cultures is advantageous.
• Strong financial acumen, negotiation, analytical and conflict resolution skills.
• Highly motivated, with exceptional organizational, communication and presentation skills.
• Meticulous and quick learner with a “can do” attitude.
• A positive and solutions-focused mindset is necessary for this position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Jira - Kanban, WorkDay.

G-P is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity and prohibits discrimination and harassment. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities on request during the interview process. If you need an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].