Support Service Program - Assistant Manager

Experience: 10+ Years

Role Overview
We are looking for a Support Service Program - Assistant Manager who will manage end-to-end vendor governance and resource procurement operations. The role requires strong stakeholder coordination, vendor management expertise, commercial negotiation skills, and the ability to lead a small team while ensuring timely delivery within defined SLAs.

**Key Responsibilities**    

Vendor Governance Management

• Manage end-to-end vendor governance strategies across regions/countries

• Onboard, train, and engage vendors on an ongoing basis

• Monitor vendor performance using defined KPIs and scorecards

• Drive continuous improvement in vendor productivity and compliance

  RFx Commercial Management

• Lead and manage RFQ, RFP, and RFI processes for vendors

• Handle country-wise rate negotiations and rate closures

• Work on SLAs, SOWs, SOPs, and ensure adherence by vendors

• Manage contract-related documentation and compliance

  Resource Planning Delivery

• Own end-to-end resource planning and allocation

• Ensure timely delivery of resources within agreed SLAs

• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to understand demand

• Proactively manage risks, delays, and escalations

  Catalog Process Management

• Manage vendor and rate catalogues end-to-end

• Ensure data accuracy and regular updates

• Drive process standardization and documentation

  Team Stakeholder Management

• Manage and mentor a team of 4-5 members

• Handle internal and external stakeholder management effectively

• Lead escalation management and resolution

• Act as a single point of contact for vendor-related matters

  Required Skills Competencies

• Strong experience in vendor governance and procurement

• Hands-on knowledge of RFQ/RFP/RFI processes

• Excellent negotiation and commercial acumen

• Strong Excel skills (data analysis, tracking, reporting)

• Ability to manage multiple vendors and priorities simultaneously

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proven ability to deliver under tight timelines and SLAs

  Preferred Experience

• Experience in resource/staffing procurement or vendor management roles

• Exposure to multi-country or multi-vendor environments

• Prior experience in managing teams

Mandatory Skills

Strategic IT Service Procurement/Global Vendor Management/Vendor Sourcing Development/RFI/RFP Management/Contract SOW/MSA/Cost Pricing Analysis/ Vendor Negotiation/VMS Requisition Management/Field Engineer Dispatch/SOP Process Governance

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