Vendor Manager in London

Location: London
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: Source UPS
Job Hours: Full-time

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WHY CHOOSE US ?

• More than 20 years of presence on the Luxembourg market and internationally;• Successful completion of over 400 recruitment assignments in Luxembourg and across Europe (Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Denmark, Germany etc.);

• A team of 6 dedicated professionals;

• Career coaching of more than 700 employees.

• Assignments carried out in various sectors: banking, private equity, insurance, industry;• Pragmatic, proactive and solutions driven approach based on the reality of the market.• Innovative approach that combines digital and human aspects.



Why apply ?

You will be working for a banking provider that offers innovative financial services and first-class financial infrastructure.

Recognized as an innovative actor in its sector, you will get the chance to work in a multicultural et fast paceed environement.

Our client fosters a culture of collaboration and sharing knowledge.

About the offer

Permanent contract

Location : Copenhagen, Luxembourg or London

Top 3 Key competencies :

  • Previous experience in third party risk management
  • Good understanding of IT concepts
  • Regulatory knowledge such as DORA, EBA, CSSF, GDPR, EUDPR and MAS, FMA, PRA/ FCA.

About our client

Sector : Banking

Values : | Innovation | Collaboration | Excellence

Employees : Worldwide : 400+

Your missions

Are you ready to make a significant impact by partnering with business owners for comprehensive supplier lifecycle management? 

As a key member of our team, you will:

  • Enhance Supplier Relationships: Support stakeholders with regular reporting and foster strong supplier relationships.
  • Drive Vendor Performance: Continuously monitor vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs, identifying opportunities for cost and service improvements.
  • Innovate Processes: Develop and implement processes and toolkits to accelerate our vendor management program, focusing on supplier rationalization, third-party risk management, and supplier governance.
  • Ensure Compliance: Create and implement procedures that comply with relevant regulations such as CSSF 22/806, DORA, and others across our global operations (Singapore, Liechtenstein, Australia, etc.).
  • Coordinate Vendor Activities: Resolve issues and build strong relationships between vendors and the bank.
  • Negotiate Contracts: Secure effective commercial and contractual arrangements with existing suppliers.
  • Engage Stakeholders: Work closely with diverse stakeholders (IT, Operations, Business AML, Legal, Risk, Governance, Finance, Compliance) to deliver impactful outcomes.

This position is a great opportunity to :

  • Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model, with a focus on spending time in the office to build community and team efficiency.
  •  Benefit from a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
  •  Access opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Join a dynamic and collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievements.

Your ideal profile

  • At least 7 years in vendor management, third-party risk management, sourcing, category management, outsourcing, or IT operations.
  • Good understanding of IT concepts (e.g., cloud computing, cybersecurity). A multidisciplinary background is an asset.
  • Experience in negotiating, implementing, and managing outsourcing engagements with large enterprise suppliers, especially in the financial sector.
  •  Knowledge of regulations such as DORA, EBA, CSSF, GDPR, EUDPR, and equivalents in our jurisdictions (MAS, FMA, PRA/FCA).
  • Exceptional attention to detail, delivering outstanding customer service, and effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage disputes efficiently, create consensus among stakeholders, and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership with the ability to work autonomously.
  • Fluent in English, both written and verbal. Proficiency in other relevant languages is an asset.

A candidate experience with Source Up, it’s …

  • Carry out a skills assessment (soft skills and technical skills) in order to better define your professional project
  • Access to your test results to guide you to your best career choices
  • Interview coaching session before the client meeting
  • Consistent and fair recruitment process with respect, transparency and trust

About Source UPS


Source UPS started out in 2009 as an Uninterruptible Power Supplies specialist and the business grew quickly, as did the list of products and services we provide.

Before long we had become a fully fledged IT Infrastructure solutions company, supplying everything from back up power for a desktop PC to entire infrastructure solutions for data centres.

Today we have an expert team of people who have all worked in the industry for more than 10 years and have represented some of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of IT Infrastructure products.

We are one of only 7 companies in the UK to have been awarded Elite Partner status by APC, the market leader in IT Infrastructure products and have also achieved the highest levels of accreditation for Eaton, Riello, Tripp Lite, Emerson and many other market leading manufacturers of Power, Rack, Cooling and Monitoring products.

As we are independent, the advice we give is completely unbiased. We listen to what you need, assess the options available and design solutions that add reliability, improve efficiency and eliminate the thing that every business fears the most… Downtime!

In an industry that is forever evolving, we have seen and learnt a lot along the way, we love new ideas and embrace the latest trends in technology. Our aim is to help you achieve your business goals by building an IT infrastructure that is flexible, scalable, easy to manage and makes the most of every penny you spend.

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