Head of Vendor Relationship Management

Appealing Points:


Lead strategic IT vendor management by driving sourcing, contract negotiations, governance, and long-term partner relationships across Japan.
Make a business impact by optimizing vendor performance, reducing costs, managing risks, and improving service quality through data-driven decision-making.
Collaborate with global stakeholders across IT, Procurement, Legal, and Compliance while shaping enterprise vendor strategy and governance.


Job Responsibilities:


Vendor Strategy & Relationship Management: Lead strategic vendor identification, relationship management, and long-term partner governance across Japan IT vendors.
RFP / RFI Planning & Support: Support strategic sourcing activities, including requirements alignment, vendor evaluation inputs, and coordination with procurement stakeholders.
Renewals & Contract Consolidation: Drive renewal planning, contract consolidation oppor...