Full-Time Vendor Manager

About the Role

As a Vendor Manager, you’ll drive vendor relationships, unlock growth opportunities, and elevate Wavenet’s standing in the partner ecosystem. You’ll collaborate with both internal stakeholders and external vendor partners to execute business plans, manage vendor programs, secure funding, and ensure alignment with industry developments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and manage Wavenet’s commercial and contractual vendor relationships.
• Lead regular vendor engagements including QBRs, strategic planning sessions, and pipeline reviews.
• Create and deliver joint business plans aligned with KPIs, revenue targets, and milestones.
• Identify and maximise opportunities through vendor programs and promotions.
• Drive performance monitoring and reporting to continuously improve outcomes.
• Secure and manage vendor funding, including MDFs and rebates, ensuring timely and compliant claims.
• Collaborate with marketing and L&D to leverage vendor certifications, training funds, and promotional support.
• Advise Wavenet leadership on vendor strategies, opportunities, and risks.
• Represent Wavenet with credibility and authority.
• Support product selection processes and vendor audits.
• Maintain partner status and certifications.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Experience in managing vendor relationships within the IT and telecoms industry.
• A proven track record of relationship building.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Working knowledge of vendor funding models.
• Experience in managing vendor programs.
• An analytical mindset.
• Confidence in leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with vendor audits.
• A good level of market awareness within the IT services and telecoms sectors.

Benefits:

• Hybrid Working
• Annual Leave: 25 days of leave, increasing by one day per year up to 28 days
• Health & Wellbeing: private medical coverage, discounted health plans, virtual GP access, an eye care scheme, and a comprehensive employee assistance programme

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