Vendor Management Lead

Salt is currently hiring a Vendor Manager, for a client of ours in Amsterdam. This is a Freelance engagement(zzp/kvk) and is for 6 months.

• PO & GR Management:
  Process and track Purchase Orders and Goods Receipts in line with finance policies.
• Budget & Invoice Tracking:
  Monitor vendor spend, invoices, budget utilization, and monthly accruals with FP&A.
• Contract Management:
  Maintain an accurate, centralized repository of contracts, SOWs, and amendments.
• Renewals:
  Track contract expirations and coordinate renewals 60-90 days in advance.
• Reporting & Dashboards:
  Develop dashboards covering vendor spend, PO utilization, invoices, renewals, and KPIs.
• Stakeholder Coordination:
  Partner with Procurement, Finance, Accounts Payable, vendors, and internal contract owners to resolve operational issues.
• Vendor Strategy & Performance:
  Advise senior leaders, including VP-level stakeholders, on vendor performance, contract optimization, cost efficiency, and procurement strategies.
• Compliance & Improvement:
  Ensure audit readiness, adherence to internal policies, and continuous process improvement.

• Experience:
  
  5-8 years in vendor management, procurement, IT financial operations, or contract administration.
• Systems & Tools:
  Hands-on experience with SAP, Oracle, Ivalua, Conga, or similar platforms; strong Excel and AI-enabled reporting skills.
• Financial Knowledge:
  Understanding of budget tracking, invoice reconciliation, two-way/three-way matching, and accruals.
• Contract & Reporting
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience managing contract repositories, renewals, spend dashboards, and vendor KPIs.
• Core Competencies:
  
  Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with high attention to detail.

* Rates depend on experience and client requirements