Job offer: Supplier Relationship Management Expert - SME

Our client is a confidential real estate development company supporting the Vision of the Kingdom.

• Identify and evaluate potential vendors, contractors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Conduct due diligence, including background checks and financial assessments, to assess vendor reliability and capabilities.
• Negotiate contracts and establish terms and conditions with vendors.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure adherence to contracts, quality standards, and project timelines.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to measure vendor performance.
• Address performance issues and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Collaborate with vendors to optimize processes, improve quality, and enhance project outcomes.
• Resolve disputes and conflicts between the real estate developer and vendors in a timely and effective manner.
• Continuously assess vendor performance and capabilities for potential improvements.
• Develop vendor performance improvement plans and provide constructive feedback.
• Evaluate vendor suitability for long-term partnerships and growth opportunities.
• Categorize vendors based on the nature of their goods or services, as well as their strategic importance to the real estate development company.
• Identify critical vendors whose performance significantly impacts project success and prioritize their management accordingly.
• Determine vendor classifications such as strategic partners, preferred vendors, or one-time suppliers.
• Create a structured system for categorizing vendors based on criteria like industry expertise, reliability, geographic location, and financial stability.
• Develop a vendor categorization framework that helps in making informed decisions about which vendors to engage for specific projects or services.
• Segment vendors into different tiers or groups, such as primary, secondary, and tertiary, based on their importance and impact on the company's operations.
• Establish specific management strategies and expectations for each vendor segment, with tiered levels of oversight and communication.

• Bachelor's degree minimum qualification
• Experience in managing supplier and vendor relationships across mega projects
• Backgroun in real estate development and construction projects is preferable