Manager Partner Management

Accelerate the Energy Transition with Eneco

At Eneco, we’re on a mission to accelerate the energy transition. Every day, we work towards a world that’s smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. To make this happen, we need strong partnerships with innovative technology providers and strategic partners. As a Senior Manager Partner Management, you’ll be at the heart of these collaborations, making sure that our partnerships deliver value — for Eneco, our partners, and above all, for our customers.

You will play a key role in accelerating Eneco’s energy transition by building and managing partnerships with innovative technology providers and strategic partners. You will have a significant influence over Eneco’s technology vendor ecosystem and operational success. You’ll guide strategic negotiations and propose initiatives that drive cost efficiency and maximize value for the organization.

What you’ll do

As Senior Manager Partner Management, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining Eneco’s ideal technology vendor ecosystem. You will lead a team of up to 8 people, ensuring excellence in contractual, relationship, service performance, financial, and compliance management. You are a commercially savvy leader with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. You demonstrate strategic thinking, analytical ability, and a proven track record in IT vendor management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the partner management strategy in alignment with business and technology objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners and suppliers at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Grow the capabilities of the strategic, tactical and operational partners to maximize value for the organization.
• Manage the strategic vendor portfolio and relationships with technology partners and suppliers.
• Guide partner negotiations to ensure quality and performance of strategic partnerships.
• Propose initiatives to increase cost efficiency and maximize economies of scale in the contract portfolio.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Eneco Tech leadership and build close relationships with business directors and Eneco Tech leads.
• Set goals, monitor results, and ensure continuous development and a positive working atmosphere within the team.
• Define the scope and supervise contracting of products and services, ensuring correct execution of agreements.
• Oversee performance management, contract management, quality, compliance, and financial control for a contract portfolio of ~€100 million.

Is this about you?

• Master’s degree in IT, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT vendor management, outsourcing, contract management, or procurement roles.
• Extensive experience managing large, complex IT outsourcing contracts (e.g., cloud, infrastructure, applications, managed services, hybrid).
• Proven knowledge of modern business technology for utilities, energy, or natural resources.
• Demonstrated people management experience, with the ability to empower and develop teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional project management and organizational abilities.
• Excellent executive stakeholder management and communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
• Professional working proficiency in Dutch and English.
• Solid understanding of IT industry trends, legal frameworks, and compliance requirements.

This is where you’ll work

You will work in our partner management team under our CTO office. This means that you will closely work with our tech department.

What we have to offer

Gross annual salary between €110.000 and €140.000

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, in the office or from abroad

You work 40% at the office and 40% at home. The remaining time wherever you feel most productive. We also offer the option of working remotely from abroad.

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?