Key Responsibilities

• Lead pricing discussions and vendor agreements,
• Partner on the development/execution of vendor management strategy, including planning and location strategy,
• Drive supplier performance and meet/exceed performance goals,
• Manage the relationships with vendor teams to drive quality, cost optimization, and productivity improvement programs,
• Review contractual performance of vendors under respective agreements to ensure compliance with terms and to identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution at contract renewal,
• PO generation and contract assurance for all projects.

Role requirements:

• Experience managing vendor operations including pricing discussions, agreements,
• Good influencing and relationship building skills, excellent negotiation skills,
• Being able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a pressurized environment and work proactively to ensure project milestones are met,
• Excellent command of English (both verbal and written),
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work with different teams around the globe, not only with Europe,
• Constant learning of new skills and their improvement,
• Ability to work with various technical tools/platforms,
• High focus on personal development,
• A hybrid working model,
• Interesting and dynamic work with European vendors,
• Performance-based rewards,
• Ability to develop as an expert in various products, fielding methodologies,
• Be a member of the world's leading market research team.

About NielsenIQ 

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge.  We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.