Strategic Partner Manager

Work on our biggest mission, become climate neutral by 2035! Ready to make an impact?

A high degree of strategic oversight & independence in this versatile role and the opportunity to re-shape existing operating models and strategies.

Working in a close-knit expert team with a shared mission.

Why choose Eneco?

We want everyone to be able to participate in the energy transition effortlessly. This is only possible if we start helping customers even better. Removing barriers for them to become more sustainable by listening and knowing what the customer really needs. As a pioneer in the energy transition, Eneco is the first to deal with new sustainable energy sources and new ways of energy storage and management.

What you’ll do

You will form a crucial part of the Partner Management team. As a Strategic Partner Manager you get to shape and drive Eneco’s ideal vendor eco-system. You will join at a dynamic time where we are transforming the way we source and collaborate with our key technology vendors. And with all our internal stakeholders. Of course you will also ensure that the key IT vendors in your portfolio deliver maximum value to the organization by managing contracts, relationships, service performance and compliance.

Is this about you?

You work together as one team to deliver on one mission. In doing so, you are proactive in helping to accelerate the energy transition. You create space to exchange insights and opinions with colleagues and take responsibility to contribute to the joint plan. We also consider the following important:

• Master's degree in IT, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in IT vendor management, outsourcing, contract management or procurement roles.
• In-depth experience in managing large, complex, modern IT outsourcing contracts (e.g., cloud, infrastructure, applications, managed services, hybrid).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Expert knowledge of IT service agreements, commercial contracts, and financial principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Innovative, strategic thinker with broad interests and academic curiosity.
• Language: excellent command of Dutch and English (professional working proficiency).
• Familiarity with Agile, LEAN, ITIL, COBIT or other IT governance frameworks is a plus.
• Proven experience in mentoring and coaching.

You’ll be responsible for

• Maintaining solid relationships with key partners and suppliers on a strategic level;
• Developing and executing IT vendor management strategies aligned with Eneco’s value stream objectives;
• In close collaboration with procurement negotiating, reviewing, and managing IT service contracts, ensuring best-in-class terms and modern contract excellence;
• Maximizing vendor added value, performance & compliance;
• Driving leaders to balance the trade-offs between speed-to-market, cost, risk and quality;
• Proactively managing vendor-related risks, resolving disputes, and handling escalations efficiently;
• Establishing and maintaining mature supplier policies, governance, processes and reporting standards;
• Supporting and driving a community of practice for contract and vendor management;
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders;
• Identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency while maintaining high service quality;
• Implementing best practices in IT vendor management and driving continuous improvement initiatives;
• Mentoring of team colleagues

This is where you’ll work

You will be working in Partner Management directly under the office of the CTO. The team is responsible for all of Eneco’s major tech providers. This relatively small team is driven by a can-do attitude. They care deeply about the best outcome for Eneco and each other.

What we have to offer

Gross annual salary between €88.000 and €125.000

Including FlexBudget, 8% holiday allowance, and depending on your role a bonus or collective profit sharing.

FlexBudget

Including FlexBudget, 8% holiday allowance, and depending on your role a bonus or collective profit sharing. Have it paid out, use it to buy extra holiday days or save it up for something nice, it's up to you.

Personal and professional growth

Eneco is fully committed to help you in your personal and professional development.

Hybrid working, at home or in the office

You work 40% at the office and 40% at home. The other day you decide what works best for you.

Work that works for you and the climate

If you decide on a career at Eneco, you are choosing ambition, growth and opportunities. You will have all the space you want to improve yourself and do your job the way that suits you best, which includes having a good work-life balance. You can work to a flexible schedule and work partly from home if your role allows it. That is how you can work on your own future and on the future of the world. After all, you and your 4,000 colleagues are committed to our mission: climate neutrality by 2035. We assist customers to accelerate their sustainability efforts, devise innovative solutions and seize opportunities with both hands. Are you ready?