IT Vendor Management Team Leader

About the role

The Vendor Management Team Leader will lead and optimise relationships with third‑party IT vendors, ensuring cost efficiency, service quality, risk mitigation and alignment with Geidea’s digital transformation goals.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement an IT Vendor Management strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead vendor selection, RFP processes and contract negotiations to maximise value and minimise risk.
• Establish a governance framework including performance reviews, executive business reviews and escalation procedures.
• Drive cost‑optimisation initiatives through contract consolidation, renegotiation and benchmarking.
• Manage vendor risk and compliance covering security, regulatory, data‑privacy and business‑continuity requirements.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle – renewals, amendments, terminations and performance‑based incentives.
• Collaborate with IT, Procurement, Legal, Finance and Risk teams to ensure strategic alignment.

Required profile

• 7–10 years of experience in vendor management, procurement, supply‑chain or operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Proven expertise in vendor governance, performance management and commercial negotiations.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, supplier ecosystems and cost drivers.
• Solid business and financial acumen.

Required skills