Associate/Sr Associate - Vendor Strategy & Operations (Consumer/B2B)

Borderless Access Panels; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 8,00,000 - 12,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market research firm in Bengaluru is looking for a skilled individual to drive strategic market development and vendor intelligence. You will be responsible for identifying vendors globally, developing specialized networks, and building a comprehensive database. The ideal candidate has a background in business or marketing with expertise in advanced data analysis tools and vendor management platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related fields required.
• Postgraduate degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience in vendor management and market research is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify research services vendors in global markets.
• Develop vendor networks for consumer and B2B research.
• Build comprehensive vendor intelligence database.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis tools

Vendor management platforms

Performance analytics

Collaboration platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Research, or related fields

Postgraduate degree (MBA, MRS certification)

Tools

CRM systems

Dashboard development tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities: Strategic Market Development & Vendor Intelligence

• Systematic identification of research services vendors in global markets
• Develop specialized vendor networks for niche audiences of interest for consumer and B2B research
• Coordinate with panel marketing team to identify strong supply channels and optimize channel mix
• Build comprehensive vendor intelligence database with geographic and demographic specialization mapping

Required Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools for complex vendor performance analysis
• Vendor management platforms (enterprise solutions, CRM systems, database management)
• Performance analytics and dashboard development tools
• Collaboration platforms (Teams, Slack, project management tools)

Preferred Technical Skills

• API integration and database synchronization tools
• AI-assisted vendor selection and performance prediction platforms
• International compliance and documentation tracking systems
• Knowledge of market research platforms (SmartSight or similar)

Key Interview Success Factors

Strategic Business Partnership

• Understanding that vendor management directly drives revenue, win rates, and margins
• Ability to think strategically while executing operationally
• Business impact orientation rather than purely procurement focus
• Comfort with ambiguity and rapidly evolving market requirements

Global Collaboration Excellence

• Superior cross-functional collaboration skills with diverse international teams
• Strong relationship management across cultures, time zones, and business functions
• Ability to translate vendor capabilities into competitive business advantages
• Clear communication of strategic vendor impact on business outcomes

Technology & Innovation Mindset

• Enthusiasm for technology platform implementation and process automation
• Adaptability to AI-assisted processes and data-driven decision making
• Understanding of integrated vendor-panel optimization strategies
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and strategic value

Key Profile Requirements

1. Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Research, or related fields
• Postgraduate degree (MBA, MRS certification) strongly preferred for Senior Associate roles
• International business or market research specialization advantageous