The Vendor Management Office (VMO) owns the end-to-end vendor lifecycle, ensuring vendor strategy, performance, cost efficiency, and risk management. The VMO acts as the central point of oversight for all vendor-related activities, providing standardized governance, performance monitoring, and strategic insights across the organization.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Vendor Strategy & Portfolio Management
- Define overall vendor strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Maintain a centralized vendor portfolio to ensure consistent management and visibility.
Supplier Qualification & Management
- Introduce and manage qualified suppliers in the representative office.
- Ensure supplier qualifications meet organizational requirements.
Vendor Sourcing, Evaluation & Selection
- Lead vendor identification, evaluation, and selection (Procurement)
- Improve procurement competitiveness through structured bidding and negotiation.
Baseline Building
- Establish and improve procurement business and cost baselines.
- Provide competitive cost baselines to support strategic decision-making.
Performance & Governance
- Design SLAs, KPIs, and governance models for vendor performance management.
- Monitor vendor performance and conduct regular reviews, including QBRs.
Key Project Assurance
- Ensure supplier resource development for responsible categories/projects.
- Address supplier-related issues promptly to support project delivery.
Supplier Development & Relationship Management
- Maintain strong supplier relationships and communicate with senior supplier management.
- Build healthy supplier partnerships and foster a robust industry chain.
Cost Optimization & Value Realization
- Drive cost efficiency initiatives and value creation from vendor relationships.
- Support renewal decisions and contract negotiations based on performance and value.
Risk & Compliance Management
- Manage third-party risk assessments, compliance tracking, and exit planning.
- Ensure vendors adhere to internal policies, regulatory standards, and contractual obligations.
Standards, Tools & Reporting
- Establish standardized tools, processes, and dashboards for vendor oversight.
- Provide executive reporting as the single source of truth for management decisions.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or supplychain operations.
- Strong English communication skills (writing and speaking) for reporting,negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience designing governance models, KPIs, and SLA frameworks.
- Proficiency in Excel or vendor management tools
At MR DIY International, we're more than a global home improvement brand, we're a catalyst for ambitious talent ready to grow beyond borders.
With over 5,000+ stores across 15 countries globally, we offer unmatched international exposure to those looking to build a meaningful, global career.
From retail operations and merchandising to strategy, tech, and supply chain. Your work here shapes how millions of customers shop every day.
Our Culture Is Built On GIVE
Growth: Rapid development opportunities at every stage of your journey.
International Exposure: Cross-border collaborations and secondments.
Value Creation: Real ownership, real impact.
Empowerment: A culture that trusts you to lead and innovate.
If you're driven, adaptable, and eager to be part of a high-impact team, MR DIY International is where you build, lead, and thrive.
