Hybrid Vendor Management Lead – Finance & IT

JP Gray; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working flexibility

Executive stakeholder exposure

Job summary

JP Gray is seeking an experienced Vendor Management Lead for a hybrid role in Amsterdam. The position oversees the vendor portfolio’s operational, financial and strategic management, interfacing with Finance, Procurement, and Technology leaders.

You will manage end-to-end contracts, PO/GR processes, spend tracking, and renewal governance while driving cost optimisation and supplier performance improvements. Collaboration with senior stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Vendor Management, Procurement Operations, Contract Management or IT Financial Operations.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and supplier governance.
• Experience managing budgets, invoice reconciliation and accrual processes.
• Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end vendor contract lifecycle for Financial Systems and Enterprise Applications.
• Create, maintain and monitor Purchase Orders (POs) and Goods Receipts (GRs).
• Track vendor invoices against approved budgets and monitor spend utilisation.
• Identify budget risks and support monthly accrual processes with Finance teams.
• Maintain a central repository for contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs) and amendments.
• Manage contract renewals and ensure proactive engagement 60-90 days before expiration.
• Develop dashboard reporting on spend, invoices, renewals, contract compliance and vendor performance.
• Partner with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Finance and business stakeholders to resolve operational issues.
• Track supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs and governance frameworks.
• Advise senior leadership on vendor performance, commercial opportunities and optimisation initiatives.

Skills

Vendor Management

Procurement Operations

Contract Management

IT Financial Operations

Senior Stakeholders

Tools

SAP

Ivalua

Coupa

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

JP Gray is seeking an experienced Vendor Management Lead for a hybrid role in Amsterdam. The position oversees the vendor portfolio’s operational, financial and strategic management, interfacing with Finance, Procurement, and Technology leaders.

You will manage end-to-end contracts, PO/GR processes, spend tracking, and renewal governance while driving cost optimisation and supplier performance improvements. Collaboration with senior stakeholders is essential.