Senior Vendor Manager: Strategic Partnerships & Costing

Grab; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Southeast Asian superapp is seeking an experienced vendor manager to lead strategies in vendor management, contract negotiations, and performance monitoring. This role, based in Petaling Jaya, requires a bachelor’s degree and over 10 years of experience in the field. The ideal candidate will excel at driving compliance with KPIs and SLAs while optimizing costs. Grab offers extensive benefits to support your well-being and aims to foster an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Term Life Insurance

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Birthday leave

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or supply chain.
• At least 2 years in a senior role focused on contract negotiation and vendor performance.
• Understanding of procurement best practices and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to implement vendor strategies and manage vendor performance.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with SLAs and KPIs.
• Identify cost savings and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Cost optimization

Performance monitoring

Sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance

Tools

Vendor management systems (VMS)

ERP platforms

Excel

Job description

A leading Southeast Asian superapp is seeking an experienced vendor manager to lead strategies in vendor management, contract negotiations, and performance monitoring. This role, based in Petaling Jaya, requires a bachelor’s degree and over 10 years of experience in the field. The ideal candidate will excel at driving compliance with KPIs and SLAs while optimizing costs. Grab offers extensive benefits to support your well-being and aims to foster an inclusive work environment.