Position: Vendor Management Manager - 12-month contract Salary: AED 32,000 to 35,800
Location: DubaiOur client, an MNC professional service organization, is looking to recruit a Vendor Management Manager (Legal & Compliance) on a fixed term contract of 12 months. The role involves leading vendor management and overseeing operational tasks within the ME Finance Team.Responsibilities include overseeing vendor relationships, implementing compliance policies, evaluating performance across client industries, and supporting audits and contracting processes. This role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication with stakeholders at all levels, and the ability to manage multiple projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder experience.Overall, the role combines legal compliance, strategic procurement, and operational excellence in a dynamic, service-oriented environment.Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Independently leading the vendor management function and a small team
• Support the team with day-to-day operational tasks where additional support is required
• Driving projects and initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, aimed at enhancing process efficiency, and the stakeholder experience
• Implementing new policies and procedures aimed at achieving compliance with local and global guidelines
• Responsible for evaluating and escalating higher risk vendor categories and the work that they will providing to the client
• Evaluating performance across client industries and the client\'s service offerings
• Working with key finance stakeholders as well as senior stakeholders to gather and document business

requirements

• Evaluating potential supplier risks when engaging with contractors
• Overseeing and reviewing risk assessments for vendors, highlight associated risks and recommend mitigation steps to Finance Director
• Writing up policies, reviewing contracts and pricing in alignment with global processes and procedures \xe2\x80\xa2 Providing support during audits and assisting the Tax and Compliance Director in reporting back to Global
• Explaining legal and contracting terminology in supplier contracts to business owners and stakeholders \xe2\x80\xa2 Understanding the different types of supplier agreements and subcontracting processes, and advising

stakeholders on the correct contracting process

• Reviewing and negotiating contractual agreements prior to escalating to Legal Team Drafting/reviewing contractual documents based on contracting templates (i.e. Independent Contractors Agreements, Statement of Works, Amendment Agreements)

You\'re Good AtProblem-solving and analytical tasks

• Conducts and leads strong analyses, gets insights and translates them to practical recommendations \xe2\x80\xa2 Demonstrates good judgment in determining methods for obtaining solutions
• Desire and flexibility to work through details with keen attention to accuracy
• Natural curiosity to understand how things work and why; policies, reports, internal systems and strategies
• Desire to comprehend root causes when issues arise
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and in an iterative environment

Communication, interpersonal and teaming skills

• Works positively and collaboratively with others and within team; builds strong and lasting relationships \xe2\x80\xa2 Possesses strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop a growing team
• Adapts style to changing situations and audiences with tact and patience
• Demonstrates persistence to drive change
• Contributes to a positive and productive work environment
• Partners with regional/global leaders to think through implications to certain issues

Work Management, organization, and planning

• Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong Organizational skills and process management skills
• Ability to contribute to multiple work streams at once and prioritize efforts accordingly
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects to scheduled conclusion

You bring (Experience & Qualifications)

• Legal and compliance background as well as relevant experience
• Sound analytical and reporting skills combined with excellent communication skills; written and oral \xe2\x80\xa2 Proven ability to work effectively in a global environment with people at all levels, preferably in a professional services organization
• Advanced computer literacy
• Experience with and exposure to data analytics, contract writing, risk assessment and business intelligence tools; writing queries, building reports, and diagnosing issues
• Experience in procurement procedures

You\'ll work withThe Finance Team focuses on developing expertise, problem-solving, business partnering, teaming, and customer service. One of our key stakeholder groups is Middle East leadership, whom we provide with risk analysis and reporting to make informed decisions on running, growing, and improving the business.If you fit the profile please send an up to date CV to hilary@inspireselection.com with subject *Vendor Management Manager*I try to respond to as many applicants as possible but if you don\'t hear from me within a week your application may not have been successful.Please note that your profile will be searchable in our database when you apply for this role. Our Recruiters will contact you should another suitable role become available.

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