Vendor Strategy & Partnerships Lead

Expedia, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 117.000 - 164.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Travel discounts

IATAN membership

Zusammenfassung

Expedia Group in Seattle is seeking a senior vendor management professional to lead outsourcing partnerships, negotiate contract terms, and act as the primary escalation point for performance and compliance.

You will build strong relationships with suppliers, collaborate with Legal and Procurement, identify cost-saving opportunities, and guide governance with policies and reviews. The role requires excellent communication, numeracy, and a degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate across internal functions and with suppliers.
• Numerical thinking to size and prioritize opportunities.

Aufgaben

• Build and maintain relationships with outsourced partners.
• Administer communication frameworks across internal and external groups.
• Serve as a contractual expert for stakeholders.
• Negotiate contract changes to support the business.
• Act as the primary escalation point for vendor performance and contract compliance.
• Identify risks in vendor relationships and develop mitigation strategies.
• Drive governance and policy development for supplier relationships.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Collaborative

Customer experience focus

Message sizing & prioritization

Numerate

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree / MBA

Jobbeschreibung

Expedia Group in Seattle is seeking a senior vendor management professional to lead outsourcing partnerships, negotiate contract terms, and act as the primary escalation point for performance and compliance.

You will build strong relationships with suppliers, collaborate with Legal and Procurement, identify cost-saving opportunities, and guide governance with policies and reviews. The role requires excellent communication, numeracy, and a degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.