Senior Vendor Manager IT

Wo

Senior

Tech & Data

40 hours

This vacancy is no longer available after 03-01-2025

To strengthen our Vendor and License Management team we are seeking an experienced Senior Vendor Manager. You’ll work on optimizing supplier relationships and achieving cost savings, all while thriving in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are key. At KLM, you’ll have the opportunity to surpass yourself time and time again.

What will you do?

As a senior vendor manager, you play a critical role in managing supplier relationships and ensuring the continuity of ICT services. You ensure contracts meet the highest standards and optimize processes to deliver the best results. This includes:

• developing and implementing sourcing and supplier strategies;
• managing contracts and optimizing price-quality ratios;
• monitoring supplier performance and escalating issues when necessary;
• advising on resource pools and license management;
• ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and internal guidelines.

Where do you land?

You’ll join a dynamic team within the Distributed Services department. From our modern office at Schiphol, you’ll collaborate with colleagues from various disciplines and maintain regular contact with national and international suppliers. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly contribute to the efficiency and innovation of KLM’s ICT services.

Your profile

You are a driven professional who thrives on collaboration and tackles complex challenges head-on. You easily switch between tasks and inspire others with your vision. Your strong communication skills enable you to negotiate effectively and build lasting relationships.

Additionally, you bring:

• a master’s degree in ICT or business administration;
• at least 5-10 years of relevant experience in ICT and supplier management;
• knowledge of procurement processes, outsourcing, resource pools, and license management;
• experience in project management and leading multidisciplinary teams;
• excellent proficiency English, both written and spoken.

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More benefits

If your position allows this: working from home and working from abroad for up to 8 weeks (EU and Caribbean)

2% development budget to be spent freely

Plenty of room for personal development and great career opportunities

Substantial discount on airline tickets (if you have been employed for at least 6 months)

What do we offer

• A challenging role at an unique employer in the Netherlands;
• A gross salary between €5,617.44 and €8,024.92 per month;
• Plenty of room for personal development and wonderful career opportunities;
• A good pension scheme and 8% holiday pay;
• A variable income that can go up to a maximum of 16%
• 25 days of paid holiday and 5 extra days off;
• Great discounts on airline tickets (if you have been in service for at least 6 months);
• A sustainable transport policy, which allows you, among other things, to use all public transport for your commute within the Netherlands, free of charge;
• Discount of your health insurance;
• A personal budget for sustainable employability.

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Don’t wait any longer and apply for this function before the final boarding call on 01/03/2025! A motivation letter is no longer required; we will simply ask you a couple of questions during your online application. Within two weeks, you will receive a message from us. Your application procedure consists of two interviews and –possibly- an assessment and security research.Did you know that according to research, women are less likely to apply than men when they don't meet all the job requirements? What a shame. Because, in our view, 'the perfect candidate' is a myth. So, if you have the drive to grow in aspects of this role, we look forward to your application. A file check (for ex-KLM-employees) and/or a reference check can be part of the application procedure. By applying for this vacancy you consent to these checks.

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If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, contact our recruiter Noor or hiring manager Upasana!This job has the following ID number: 18399