Senior Vendor Manager IT

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 in English, both written and spoken.

Explore the perks of working with us

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 a unique employer in the Netherlands;
• 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 on your health insurance;
• A personal budget for sustainable employability.

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