Summary:

Job Description:

While we welcome applications from all, please be aware that a strong proficiency of the Dutch language is a necessary requirement for this position at NIBC .

What will you do?

As the Vendor Manager, your role involves overseeing (strategic) vendor relationships to consistently deliver valuable services to NIBC. You'll ensure compliance with regulations, identify commercial prospects, and handle sourcing and delivery for internal needs.

Additionally, you take mitigation action in case of non-fulfillment of agreements and make sure all risks are controlled.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing vendor relations

• Manage vendor contracts and ensure they are updated and renewed in a timely manner .
• Lead negotiations to establish profitable contracts with (strategic) vendors .
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with vendors .
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop vendor performance metrics and track progress against them.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with contractual agreements .
• Conduct vendor assessments to evaluate vendor capabilities and identify areas for improvement .
• Ensure that vendor management files are compliant with regulations, such as EBA and DORA .

Maturing vendor management capability

• Develop /renew and implement vendor management policies and procedures .
• Identify opportunities to improve vendor management processes and implement best practices
• Provide guidance and support to other teams on vendor management-related issues .

Your team

You will join our Vendor Management team within the CTO domain (IT, Data & Analytics and Operations) and be part of two other teams within the CTO Office. The Vendor Management team consists of five V endor M anagers who collectively oversee our organization's vendor landscape. Approximately 90% of these relationships are IT-related.

NIBC as Tech employer

NIBC is evolving from a financial service provider to a digital company in banking. We share a forward-thinking, can-do attitude with our clients, which we call our “THINK YES” mentality. Whenever our business departments identify a market opportunity, NIBC IT follows up quickly to satisfy our clients’ needs. IT aims to be one of the driving forces behind the digital transformation of our bank, an ongoing process that will profoundly change the relationship with our clients and the way we do business. We are closely connected , have few management levels and short lines of communication. If you have a good idea today, you may be executing it tomorrow .

What's in it for you?

NIBC provides an ambitious environment where together we strive to create a fantastic workplace in which you feel safe and challenged to be the best version of yourself. This is in line with Professional, Adaptive, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial, since you are in the lead of setting the PACE of your career at NIBC. In a ddition, you receive a competitive salary, plus:

• Several ways to support your development personally and professionally, a.o. :

- Personal development budget, to spend at your own discretion

- Professional budget provided by your manager, to develop yourself in your work

- GoodHabitz : free online courses you can choose to take for your own benefit

• NIBC embraces the Hybrid way of Working. This means that we support working from home as well as en couraging our colleagues to come to the office. NIBC's guideline is to spend at least half of the working time at the office
• Travel expenses or NS Business Card 1st class
• 32 vacation days (which do not have to be registered)

• Excellent pension scheme
• A voucher to improve your home office
• The opportunity to take ownership and show initiative in your role. We are always open to new ideas , and encourage to use your voice
• The nature of our Grow to Make a Difference program enables you to be in charge of your own development
• Two staff associations: YoungNIBC and MyLeisure
• Vitality program, annual company-wide sports & leisure days
• Monthly internet allowance
• Laptop and a company phone
• Excellent facilities at the office ( Coffeecorner , Restaurant, Exchange bar)
• Last but not least , a fun workplace in which diversity and inclusion is valued (click here ).

What do you bring?

You're proactive, excelling in both team and independent work, skilled in planning and organizing tasks crucial in V endor M anagement . You handle pressure well, build vendor relationships quickly and manage stakeholders effectively. Moreover, you have a change-oriented mindset and are focused on enhancing our Vendor Management way of working.

What makes you eligible, is:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration , Supply Chain Management, or a related field .
• At least 3 years of experience in Vendor Management, Contract Management, Supplier Management or Procurement .
• Excellent social, communication and negotiation skills .
• Track record in contract management and negotiating terms .
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders .

• Proficiency in both written and spoken Dutch and English, our corporate languages. Solid understanding or keen interest in IT & Data.
• Demonstrated capability in developing and implementing policies and procedures. Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work .
• Drive to enhance the professional standard of our vendor management practices

Still intrigued?

Don’t wait and click on the apply button! To upload multiple documents, click the upload button again after uploading a document. Please note that an assessment will be part of the application procedure. For more information about the recruitment procedure or NIBC as employer you may contact our HR, AskHR@nibc.com

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