Vendor Management Lead

Salt is currently hiring a Vendor Manager, for a client of ours in Amsterdam.

This is a Freelance engagement(zzp/kvk) and is for 6 months.

As a Vendor Manager, you will manage the administrative and financial lifecycle of vendor contracts across Financial Systems and Enterprise Applications. You will oversee PO/GR processing, budget and invoice tracking, contract management, renewals, reporting, and vendor performance, while identifying opportunities for cost optimization and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• PO & GR Management: Process and track Purchase Orders and Goods Receipts in line with finance policies.
• Budget & Invoice Tracking: Monitor vendor spend, invoices, budget utilization, and monthly accruals with FP&A.
• Contract Management: Maintain an accurate, centralized repository of contracts, SOWs, and amendments.
• Renewals: Track contract expirations and coordinate renewals 60-90 days in advance.
• Reporting & Dashboards: Develop dashboards covering vendor spend, PO utilization, invoices, renewals, and KPIs.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Partner with Procurement, Finance, Accounts Payable, vendors, and internal contract owners to resolve operational issues.
• Vendor Strategy & Performance: Advise senior leaders, including VP-level stakeholders, on vendor performance, contract optimization, cost efficiency, and procurement strategies.
• Compliance & Improvement: Ensure audit readiness, adherence to internal policies, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements & Experience

• Experience: 5-8 years in vendor management, procurement, IT financial operations, or contract administration.
• Systems & Tools: Hands-on experience with SAP, Oracle, Ivalua, Conga, or similar platforms; strong Excel and AI-enabled reporting skills.
• Financial Knowledge: Understanding of budget tracking, invoice reconciliation, two-way/three-way matching, and accruals.
• Contract & Reporting Skills: Experience managing contract repositories, renewals, spend dashboards, and vendor KPIs.
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with high attention to detail.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements