Vendor Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Development & Evaluation:
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers, assessing their capability, capacity, and compliance with ethical standards to maintain an approved vendor list.
• Conduct supplier reviews and audits to ensure alignment with Zeeco’s quality and operational standards.
• Vendor Performance Management:
• Develop and maintain a dashboard or league table to track vendor performance metrics, including quality, delivery, and cost.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process and vendor performance improvements.
• Project Coordination & Procurement:
• Collaborate with project teams to select the most suitable vendors, considering project requirements such as quality, budget, and schedule.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms between project management and suppliers.
• Manage post-order vendor activities, including progress reporting, expediting contracts, and negotiating changes as required.
• Quality & Safety Compliance:
• Ensure safe working practices are adhered to throughout vendors' manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate inspection activities with the Quality team to maintain compliance with quality standards.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
• Foster strong relationships with vendors to ensure alignment with Zeeco’s objectives and expectations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendors regarding project updates, compliance, and issue resolution.
• Travel & On-Site Inspections:
• Travel to supplier locations within the EMEA region (approximately 2–3 weeks per month) for audits, inspections, and relationship management.