Vendor Management - Manager

The Vendor Management Manager is responsible for leading the governance, maintenance, and optimization of vendor master data processes across the Procurement organization, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of supplier records throughout their lifecycle. This role serves as the primary owner of vendor master data management, supporting procurement, sourcing, accounts payable, finance, risk, compliance, and business stakeholders.

The incumbent will drive the strategic development and continuous improvement of vendor onboarding, maintenance, and deactivation processes, while implementing robust controls and data quality standards. This role also contributes to broader procurement transformation initiatives, process standardization, and operational excellence programs across Asia and North America. Success in this role requires strong expertise in vendor management, procurement operations, master data governance, process design, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Position Responsibilities: Vendor Master Data Governance & Management   Serve as the primary point of contact for all vendor master data inquiries and escalations. Oversee the creation, maintenance, modification, and deactivation of vendor records across procurement and finance systems. Ensure vendor setup requests are processed accurately, completely, and within established service level agreements (SLAs).

Validate and approve vendor master data changes to maintain high standards of data integrity and quality. Review supporting documentation to ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls. Establish and maintain governance standards for vendor master data management. Ensure proper segregation of duties and adherence to audit and compliance requirements. Data Quality, Controls & Compliance   Develop and execute vendor master data quality programs, including:   Duplicate identification and elimination  Data standardization and cleansing  Vendor record validation  Vendor deactivation and archival processes  Conduct regular audits and quality reviews of vendor master records.

Run scheduled and ad-hoc reports to identify data anomalies, compliance gaps, and process improvement opportunities. Develop and maintain vendor master data control frameworks and monitoring mechanisms. Partner with Audit, Risk, Operations, and Finance teams to support internal and external audit requirements. Vendor Onboarding & Lifecycle Management   Manage end-to-end vendor onboarding activities, ensuring accurate vendor setup and timely activation.

Support procurement, sourcing, operations, finance, and business stakeholders through the vendor lifecycle. Ensure vendor master forms and onboarding documentation are completed correctly and consistently. Coordinate with third-party suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve vendor information issues and discrepancies. Maintain vendor lifecycle records and ensure timely execution of vendor updates, renewals, and deactivation activities.

Process Improvement & Transformation   Design, implement, and continuously improve vendor master management processes across the Asia and North America regions. Develop and maintain:   Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)  Process maps  Compliance checklists  Work instructions  Governance frameworks  Conduct value stream mapping and process assessments to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for automation and AI.

Lead initiatives focused on process simplification, control enhancement, operational efficiency, and user experience improvements. Support procurement transformation and digitalization initiatives involving vendor management and procurement technologies. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Partnership   Work closely with Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Operations, Accounts Payable, Finance, Risk, and Business Partners.

Provide guidance and consultation to internal stakeholders