19 Vendor Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom
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**Job Description:**
**Job Title:** Vendor Specialist - Nutanix
**Location:** Newmarket, UK
**Reporting to:** Business Sector Manager
**Division:** Enterprise Computing Solutions
**Vendor:** Nutanix
**Who we are:**
Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS), a part of Arrow Electronics, brings innovative IT solutions to market to solve complex business challenges. We deliver value-added distribution, business consulting, and channel enablement services to leading technology manufacturers and their channel partners. We help businesses grow faster, operate efficiently, and transform in a dynamic market.
Learn more about us: Home | Arrow ECS UK ( out more about Arrow: Welcome to Arrow - Five Years Out - YouTube ( will you be doing at Arrow Enterprise Solutions?**
+ Manage the relationship with Nutanix and drive revenue growth through the channel.
+ Coordinate quoting, pricing strategies, and order fulfillment for Nutanix solutions.
+ Act as the main liaison between Nutanix and channel partners, supporting sales initiatives and vendor programs.
+ Identify new business opportunities and promote Nutanix solutions to partners.
+ Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure smooth delivery processes.
+ Stay updated on Nutanix products, promotions, and market trends to enable and support channel partners.
**Who we are looking for:**
+ Experience in a similar role, ideally within IT distribution or vendor management.
+ Exposure to the enterprise IT/software/hardware sector; Nutanix experience is a plus.
+ Based near Newmarket.
+ Fluent in English, with strong communication and negotiation skills.
+ Proactive, self-motivated, and able to build strong business relationships.
+ Able to understand and articulate technical solutions effectively.
**What we offer:**
+ Competitive compensation package (base salary plus variable performance bonus).
+ Life insurance and pension scheme.
+ 25 days annual leave.
+ Reliable and supportive work environment with open communication.
+ Opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Arrow is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all qualified individuals.
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**Location:**
UK-Newmarket, United Kingdom (Fordham Rd)
**Time Type:**
Full time
**Job Category:**
Sales
Arrow Electronics, Inc.'s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, citizenship, veran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by applicable state, federal or local laws. Our policy of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action applies to all employment decisions personnel policies and practices, or programs.
Vendor Specialist
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Vendor Specialist
**Job Description:**
**Arrow's Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS)** business is a global technology enablement company that brings innovative IT solutions to the market to solve complex business challenges. We deliver value-added distribution, business consulting, and channel enablement services to the world's leading technology manufacturers and their channel partners that serve commercial and government markets.
Find more information about us on our page: arrow.com/globalecs/
And watching the following Arrow Corporate Video - YouTube ( SPECIALIST**
Arrow's Enterprise Computing Solutions is looking for a Vendor Specialist with Fortinet. In this position, you will be a salesperson who can demonstrate an established list of achievements within a sales environment.
**What will you be doing at Arrow ECS?**
+ You will be responsible for acquiring, developing and retaining business within technology partner accounts.
+ Building and maintaining strong relationships.
+ Identifying new partners and engaging, enabling to drive sales.
+ Working with Arrow Account Managers to identify the key reseller partners with good potential to develop sales of the Vendor's products and services.
+ Enable partners by providing regular commercial training, typically via MS Teams and facilitating the delivery of technical training.
+ Regular and accurate forecasting of opportunities, providing detail for both short- and long-term deals.
+ Giving support to Sales function, providing Sales Support activities for the Order to Invoice process (quoting, fulfilling demand, ensuring on-time delivery of orders and troubleshooting other customer problems).
+ Acting as Product Specialist and developing knowledge of Vendor product portfolio.
+ Taking responsibility for self-development in both product knowledge and job competencies.
**What are we looking for?**
+ You have experience in a similar position within sales and prospecting.
+ Customer Service Excellence.
+ Strong verbal and written communication; Good phone etiquette.
+ Delivers Results (Drive for Results).
+ Sound business acumen and ability to understand and interact with customers of all types.
+ Negotiating.
+ Fluency in English.
**What is in it for you?**
+ Reliable & trusting work environment
+ Cooperative team with flat structures and communication
+ Professional and personal development
**Arrow is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment by providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons.**
Do you see yourself as our future colleague? If yes - send us your application.
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**Location:**
UK-Newmarket, United Kingdom (Fordham Rd)
**Time Type:**
Full time
**Job Category:**
Sales
Arrow Electronics, Inc.'s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, citizenship, veran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by applicable state, federal or local laws. Our policy of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action applies to all employment decisions personnel policies and practices, or programs.
Amazon Vendor Specialist
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Amazon Platforms: Vendor Central & Seller Central
Our client is a fast-growing, UK-based business specialising in licensed children’s products, distributed primarily through retail partners. With a strong foothold in physical retail, we are now investing in growing our Amazon division into a major direct-to-consumer (D2C) revenue channel. This is a key strategic role for someone who thrives in building and scaling e-commerce marketplaces from the ground up.
Role Overview:
Our client is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Amazon Specialist to lead our marketplace expansion, with a strong emphasis on building, optimising, and scaling our Amazon UK and international presence (Vendor and Seller Central). You will be given full ownership of our Amazon strategy—from content to advertising to fulfilment—and will play a critical role in transforming a small Amazon operation into a core part of our growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive Amazon strategy across Vendor Central and Seller Central.
- Launch and scale D2C Amazon operations in the UK, and expand into Europe and the US where appropriate.
- Manage PPC campaigns across Amazon Advertising and external platforms (Google Shopping, Meta Ads) to maximise ROI and brand reach.
- Lead all aspects of marketplace operations including SEO-optimised product listings, A+ content, fulfilment coordination (FBA & 3PL), pricing strategy, and promotional planning.
- Own and manage advertising budgets, with accountability for ROAS and revenue targets.
- Analyse data to drive decisions on inventory planning, campaign performance, and new product opportunities.
- Collaborate with design, logistics, and licensing teams to ensure product availability, compliance, and brand alignment.
- Stay ahead of Amazon’s evolving algorithms, tools, and best practices to maintain a competitive edge.
- Build and mentor a future e-commerce team as the Amazon channel grows.
What they are looking for:
- Proven success launching and scaling Amazon marketplaces (Vendor/Seller) with a track record of 20%+ YoY growth.
- Deep understanding of Amazon’s ecosystem, including PPC, SEO, Buy Box dynamics, listing optimisation, A/B testing, and inventory planning.
- Highly data-driven and results-focused, with experience managing six-figure advertising budgets and delivering strong ROAS.
- Experience working with or leading cross-functional and international teams, including marketing, logistics, and content.
- Familiarity with tools like Helium 10, Jungle Scout, Amazon Brand Analytics, and external paid media platforms (Google, Meta).
- Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, high-trust environment with a clear commercial focus.
- Bonus: Experience in licensed consumer goods or children’s products.
Qualifications & Certifications (Preferred but not required):
- Google Analytics, Google Ads (Search, Shopping, Display) certifications
- Proven knowledge of D2C growth strategies across multiple international marketplaces
- Degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience
Graduate Vendor Specialist

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Graduate Vendor Specialist
**Job Description:**
**Join Arrow's Graduate Program Designed for the Next Generation of Innovators**
**We are looking for a**
Graduate Vendor Specialist (m/f) in Newmarket (UK)
Our Arrow's EMEA Graduate Program ( is a 12-month journey designed specifically for graduates who completed their education not more than 2 years ago and are seeking to take part in a practical learning curriculum. We provide a platform to work with experienced mentors to accelerate and establish a solid foundation to build and grow your career at Arrow. During the program, selected candidates will learn on-the-job, improve both professional and soft skills, and will be able to meet with and learn from experts across the business. By the end of the program, you will have the ground to further develop a successful career in Arrow.
Visit our Graduate Program website for more information: you should expect from the role:
Arrow believes that the best way for you to learn is by fully integrating you into the business and giving you accountability for your job-related tasks. Throughout the program, you will also need to complete program assignments to put into practice what you learn and work alongside highly specialized experts.
We are seeking a dynamic and proficient Graduate Vendor Specialist within our cyber security division to drive the promotion, sales and enablement of our Broadcom portfolio to our channel partners and customers? This role is pivotal in helping partners and customers unlock the full potential of Arrow's portfolio, giving you a diverse view of the channel and the chance to work in other teams within our business unit.
Responsibilities:?
+ Coordinate and manage inbound queries into our vendor team (calls, queries, quotes, outbound responses), these will be both internal and external communication
+ Liaise with and closely support our overseas EMEA team/s
+ Manage small bespoke projects (mainly notification to customers regarding upcoming changes to the vendor portfolio and sourcing a suitable replacement product)
+ Interact with, enable and develop our channel partners - shadowing experienced employees first before taking responsibility for your own partner management
+ Deal management - create and manage opportunities forecasting these weekly to the business and assist the team in finding/driving new business prospects
+ Support both the vendor team and wider team with organising, running and delivering marketing campaigns, channel webinars and events to business audiences (showcasing new features/products, best practices and customer success stories)
+ Communicate effectively with team members, partners, and stakeholders?
Requirements:
+ You must have a legal right to work in the country where the position is located
+ You have obtained or will obtain a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Admin/Management or Technical/IT, or related field in 2025 or not more than 2 years ago
+ The total work experience should be up to 2 years maximum
+ Strong Business English (if not English native speaker)?
+ Creative, outside-the-box thinker who brings something new to the table and is not afraid to share those ideas
+ Strong interest and passion in technology and/or cybersecurity?
+ Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and interpersonal skills?
+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced (often remote) environment?with our internal teams, customers and external stakeholders
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office
What's in it for you?
+ A competitive salary, holiday entitlement and company benefits according to local standards
+ A permanent working contract
+ A mix of professional and soft skills training
+ Pre and post work to embed learning
+ Workshop sessions and opportunity to build relationships both locally and across EMEA organization, with Arrow's business experts, suppliers and customers
+ Group projects to work on business solutions with other program members from multiple countries, cultures, and functions
+ Support and career guidance from a mentor
+ Wide range of career development opportunities
+ Access to LinkedIn Learning
How to apply:
Please submit a copy of your higher bachelor's or master's degree certificate together with your CV and a letter of motivation (both in English) providing responses to the following questions:
+ What was your decision-making process in selecting your current course/degree discipline?
+ What motivates you to join Arrow & our graduate program?
+ What skills and experiences do you feel have prepared you for the job position?
+ What personal qualities will you bring to the job position?
+ Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?
**Note:** Your letter of motivation should not exceed one page.
Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, physical or mental disability, marital status, medical condition, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by locally applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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**Location:**
UK-Newmarket, United Kingdom (Fordham Rd)
**Time Type:**
Full time
**Job Category:**
Business Support
Arrow Electronics, Inc.'s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, citizenship, veran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by applicable state, federal or local laws. Our policy of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action applies to all employment decisions personnel policies and practices, or programs.
Senior Brand Specialist,Amazon Vendor Services
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Amazon Vendor Services (AVS) is a paid B2B service that helps strategically grow complex brands on Amazon. As a Senior Brand Specialist, you will drive growth across the key pillars of Amazon Vendor Services (AVS) with the support of our core partner teams. You will leverage advanced data analytics to provide actionable business advice and recommendations to optimize sales and profitability. Your role includes managing product lifecycle, from new product launches to improving product discoverability, ensuring a relevant selection. You will be responsible for driving supply-chain excellence by optimizing inventory management, reducing operational costs, and optimizing delivery processes. Working closely with vendors, you will develop marketing and advertising strategies to drive traffic and enhance brand visibility. Additionally, you will be responsible of implementing strategic promotional activities and optimizing content to improve conversion rates across product detail pages.
Key job responsibilities
- Own and drive the growth strategy for a portfolio of complex vendor accounts, delivering sustainable results through operational excellence and strategic planning
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate with internal teams to improve the customer experience and drive business results
- Analyze business performance, identify trends, and develop data-driven recommendations to optimize vendor performance
- Drive vendor adoption of Amazon programs and tools to maximize mutual growth opportunities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior vendor stakeholders
A day in the life
Interested in how a day in life of Brand Specialist looks like? Check out the following videos to gain more insight into the role and team.
1) Brand Specialists at Amazon - Jump Right In (
2) Brand Specialists at Amazon. What do they do? (
About the team
We're a diverse team of Brand Specialists spread across Europe, united by our mission to drive strategic growth for our vendors. While we collaborate virtually across borders, we maintain strong local connections.
Our culture combines professional excellence with genuine camaraderie. We thrive on knowledge sharing, celebrate successes together, and support each other's growth. Despite working on complex business challenges, we maintain a balanced and inclusive atmosphere where diverse perspectives are valued and lasting connections are formed.
Join us in shaping the future of vendor partnerships at Amazon.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience in account management, project/program management, or buying
- Experience as a market research analyst, product manager, or equivalent
- Experience doing one of several roles: quantitative/financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning & allocation, product/project management, pricing, marketing or e-commerce
- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience doing one of several roles: management consulting, investment banking analyst/associate, or brand manager role at leading consumer packaged goods company
- Experience in financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning & allocation, product/project management, marketing, business development, consulting, negotiation or supply chain
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Senior Brand Specialist,Amazon Vendor Services
Posted 5 days ago
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Amazon Vendor Services (AVS) is a paid B2B service that helps strategically grow complex brands on Amazon. As a Senior Brand Specialist, you will drive growth across the key pillars of Amazon Vendor Services (AVS) with the support of our core partner teams. You will leverage advanced data analytics to provide actionable business advice and recommendations to optimize sales and profitability. Your role includes managing product lifecycle, from new product launches to improving product discoverability, ensuring a relevant selection. You will be responsible for driving supply-chain excellence by optimizing inventory management, reducing operational costs, and optimizing delivery processes. Working closely with vendors, you will develop marketing and advertising strategies to drive traffic and enhance brand visibility. Additionally, you will be responsible of implementing strategic promotional activities and optimizing content to improve conversion rates across product detail pages.
Key job responsibilities
- Own and drive the growth strategy for a portfolio of complex vendor accounts, delivering sustainable results through operational excellence and strategic planning
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate with internal teams to improve the customer experience and drive business results
- Analyze business performance, identify trends, and develop data-driven recommendations to optimize vendor performance
- Drive vendor adoption of Amazon programs and tools to maximize mutual growth opportunities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior vendor stakeholders
A day in the life
Interested in how a day in life of Brand Specialist looks like? Check out the following videos to gain more insight into the role and team.
1) Brand Specialists at Amazon - Jump Right In (
2) Brand Specialists at Amazon. What do they do? (
About the team
We're a diverse team of Brand Specialists spread across Europe, united by our mission to drive strategic growth for our vendors. While we collaborate virtually across borders, we maintain strong local connections.
Our culture combines professional excellence with genuine camaraderie. We thrive on knowledge sharing, celebrate successes together, and support each other's growth. Despite working on complex business challenges, we maintain a balanced and inclusive atmosphere where diverse perspectives are valued and lasting connections are formed.
Join us in shaping the future of vendor partnerships at Amazon.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience in account management, project/program management, or buying
- Experience as a market research analyst, product manager, or equivalent
- Experience doing one of several roles: quantitative/financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning & allocation, product/project management, pricing, marketing or e-commerce
- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience doing one of several roles: management consulting, investment banking analyst/associate, or brand manager role at leading consumer packaged goods company
- Experience in financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning & allocation, product/project management, marketing, business development, consulting, negotiation or supply chain
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Senior Brand Specialist, Amazon Vendor Services

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Amazon Vendor Services (AVS) is a paid B2B service that helps strategically grow complex brands on Amazon. As a Senior Brand Specialist, you will drive growth across the key pillars of Amazon Vendor Services (AVS) with the support of our core partner teams. You will leverage advanced data analytics to provide actionable business advice and recommendations to optimize sales and profitability. Your role includes managing product lifecycle, from new product launches to improving product discoverability, ensuring a relevant selection. You will be responsible for driving supply-chain excellence by optimizing inventory management, reducing operational costs, and optimizing delivery processes. Working closely with vendors, you will develop marketing and advertising strategies to drive traffic and enhance brand visibility. Additionally, you will be responsible of implementing strategic promotional activities and optimizing content to improve conversion rates across product detail pages.
Key job responsibilities
- Own and drive the growth strategy for a portfolio of complex vendor accounts, delivering sustainable results through operational excellence and strategic planning
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate with internal teams to improve the customer experience and drive business results
- Analyze business performance, identify trends, and develop data-driven recommendations to optimize vendor performance
- Drive vendor adoption of Amazon programs and tools to maximize mutual growth opportunities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior vendor stakeholders
A day in the life
Interested in how a day in life of Brand Specialist looks like? Check out the following videos to gain more insight into the role and team.
1) Brand Specialists at Amazon - Jump Right In ( Brand Specialists at Amazon. What do they do? ( the team
We're a diverse team of Brand Specialists spread across Europe, united by our mission to drive strategic growth for our vendors. While we collaborate virtually across borders, we maintain strong local connections.
Our culture combines professional excellence with genuine camaraderie. We thrive on knowledge sharing, celebrate successes together, and support each other's growth. Despite working on complex business challenges, we maintain a balanced and inclusive atmosphere where diverse perspectives are valued and lasting connections are formed.
Join us in shaping the future of vendor partnerships at Amazon.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience in account management, project/program management, or buying
- Experience as a market research analyst, product manager, or equivalent
- Experience doing one of several roles: quantitative/financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning & allocation, product/project management, pricing, marketing or e-commerce
- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience doing one of several roles: management consulting, investment banking analyst/associate, or brand manager role at leading consumer packaged goods company
- Experience in financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning & allocation, product/project management, marketing, business development, consulting, negotiation or supply chain
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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Vendor Management Analyst

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About Us
McDonald's has run its business in the UK since 1974 and currently operates over 1500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers each day. McDonald's is one of the UK's largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people.
Hybrid Working
This role is based in our East Finchley office working 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely
Job Description:
The opportunity
Reporting and aligned to one of our Supplier Managers, you will be responsible for supporting with maintaining supplier relationships throughout their lifecycle, and supplier performance reporting and analysis within the team. You will own the input of supplier information into databases, trackers, dashboards and scorecards contributing to a mature supplier management practice.
What will my accountabilities be?
+ Be accountable for managing multiple Tier 3 & 4 suppliers.
+ Support with conducting structured and regular service reviews with supplier partners, ensuring performance and value are tracked and reported. Ensure remedial action plans are in place where required.
+ Monitor and measure supplier performance utilising dashboards and scorecards, and contribute to relevant performance analysis and reporting.
+ Manage day to day communications with suppliers to support strong collaboration culture and ensure alignment with agreed priorities.
+ Work closely with the Contracts and Commercial team in maintaining governance, audit and compliance processes for supplier management.
+ Work with suppliers to develop product roadmaps that support in driving innovation and value for the business.
+ Help identify and document any delivery risks during supplier on and off-boarding.
+ Assist in tracking compliance and ensuring suppliers meet their contractual obligations and risk management requirements.
+ Provide active support within the Running Great Restaurants Technology (RGRT) team to foster a positive, high-performing culture that aligns with company values.
What team will I be a part of?
The Supplier Management Analyst will operate within the Supplier Management team and as part of the Running Great Restaurants Technology department.
Who are my customers?
Customers of this role will include:
+ Supplier partners
+ Supplier Management and wider Technology teams
+ Global Vendor Management Office
+ Colleagues in other McDonald's markets and our global offices and segment functions
Qualifications:
What background do I need to have?
+ Experience in managing suppliers
+ Experience in supplier governance
+ Experience working with a diverse and broad range of technology suppliers driving continuous improvement in the availability and performance of their products and services
+ Ability to interpret data and present back to suppliers and stakeholders in an appropriate format and level of detail
+ Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and commercial acumen
+ The role holder will be able to build collaborative working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders including McDonald's Franchisees
+ Ability to build familiarity with supplier contract terms, SLAs and knowledge of supplier governance practices
+ Experience of building and maintaining product roadmaps and prioritised backlog
Person specification
+ Detail driven and able to easily identify trends and improvement activity through problem-solving skills
+ Share information, good practice and expertise with others
+ Organised and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
+ Listen actively and objectively
+ Understands the commercial impact of supplier performance on the wider business
+ Confident in influencing and negotiating with suppliers to drive better value
+ Proficient in relevant tools e.g Excel, Power BI, Tableau, PowerPoint
+ Ability to manage multiple supplier relationships and handle competing priorities
+ Respond to and discuss issues
Additional Information:
Company Vision and Culture
Our Global vision is to build a better McDonald's and in the UK and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company.
McDonald's is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating positive, energising, exceptional working environment for us all.
Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs, our priorities and our actions. They influence the decisions we make, how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world.
Serve: We put our customers and our people first
Inclusion: We open our doors to everyone
Integrity: We do the right thing
Community: We are good neighbours
Family: We get better together
At McDonald's we are People from all Walks of Life.
People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonald's experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength.
We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind. These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.
We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonald's or elsewhere."
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Vendor Management & Procurement Lead - Investment Banking - VP
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Deutsche Bank is a global banking business with strong roots in Germany and operations in over 70 countries. Their large but focused footprint gives an established position in Europe plus a significant presence in the Americas and Asia Pacific. There are four business divisions: the Corporate Bank, the Investment Bank, the Private Bank and the Asset Manager DWS. There are also a number of highly skilled functions performing key management tasks.
'Together we're sharing new perspectives and transforming what it means to be a bank.'
AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.
We partner with Deutsche Bank to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.
On behalf of Deutsche Bank, we are looking for a Vendor Management Lead, VP for an initial 3-month contract (scope for extension). This is on a hybrid basis with 2 days/week in the London office (any 2 days).
Purpose of the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join Deutsche Bank, one of the world's leading investment banks, as a Vendor Management Lead (VP).
In this high-impact role, you'll be at the forefront of optimising the bank's vendor relationships for critical market data and IT services. Supporting new process improvements within the procurement function, you will help drive commercial value, ensure regulatory compliance, and secure the best possible outcomes from key supplier negotiations.
This is your chance to bring your specialist expertise to a globally respected institution and deliver tangible benefits in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What you'll do:
Lead the renegotiation of contracts with market data and IT vendors to optimise pricing, terms, and service delivery in line with Deutsche Bank's strategic goals.
Manage, analyse, and negotiate complex market data contracts.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure effective communication, issue resolution, and performance monitoring.
Identify and deliver cost savings through benchmarking, market analysis, and creative negotiation strategies.
Mitigate risks and ensure all contracts comply with relevant regulatory standards for the Financial Services industry.
Partner closely with stakeholders across IT, legal, finance, and procurement to align on requirements and deliver the best outcomes for the bank.
The skills you'll need:
- Proven experience in vendor management and procurement, with strong expertise in market data services negotiations within an investment bank or asset management firm .
Deep understanding of how market data vendors operate and how to secure optimal commercial terms.
Strong knowledge of contracts, including risk and regulatory considerations specific to banking vendor agreements.
Excellent negotiation skills, including experience handling single-supplier negotiations.
Relevant professional qualification such as CIPS (desirable but not essential).
Deutsche Bank's Values:
Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.
We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs, and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
This client will only accept workers operating via a PAYE engagement model.
AMS's payroll service is in partnership with Giant, we have worked with them for many years and have good processes in place to ensure you get the best service. If you are successful in your application for this role, your contract will be via Giant.
AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.
Sr. Technical Vendor Manager,International Technical Vendor Management - Design & Construction
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The Sr. Technical Vendor Manager is responsible for Performance Management, Capability Development and Risk Management of strategic Design & Construction service providers such as Consultants, General Contractors and subcontractors. The individual will build and maintain relationships with vendors and deploy strategies to efficiently deliver high-quality projects safely, on time and within the defined budget, looking for the establishment of partnerships and long-term relations.
Successful candidates will have strong level of ownership, bias for action and be highly motivated individuals who have Project/Contracts Management experience within the construction industry. The role will understand the details of Amazon buildings, and will deep dive on key construction partners by working in close collaboration with consultants, General Contractors and internal stakeholders such as Procurement, Pre-construction, Construction and Technology.
Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? The role will be based in UK or Germany with 50% of time traveling between Brazil, Mexico and Australia.
Key job responsibilities
Drive capacity assessment, collaborate closely with Pre-construction / Construction / Project Delivery Teams on vendor qualification and upskilling, ensuring vendor capacity.
Drive vendor capability assessment, develop and maintain Vendor Strategy together with Procurement Team
Metric analysis, leveraging data to gain comprehensive insights, evaluating key metrics and KPIs against organizational targets
Improve method to collect and sync feedback on vendors, seek out ways to automate and improve productivity
Have technical capacity to understand and improve KPIs on vendors performance as well as internal process.
Assess vendor risks consistently for tender input and support data driven decision.
Manage vendors performance ensure the delivery of CAPEX projects safely, on time and on cost.
Deep dive on technical details and lead problem-resolution, driving process improvements and lessons learnt, keeping productive relation between the organization and the vendors.
Leading critical escalations and claims and manage communication with leadership risks and mitigations.
Be a business partner with the Procurement, Pre-Construction and Construction teams, drive execution of horizontal initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
- University degree in civil engineering or architecture
- Proven Vendor management in construction and or contracts management
- Analytical skills with aptitude for figures and data-driven argumentation
- Proficient in utilizing Excel and software tools to deliver vendor metrics and conduct data-driven analysis.
- Written and verbal communication skills in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
- Flexibility to travel up to 50% between Brazil, Mexico and Australia.
- Project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in project management, real estate development, architecture/design
- French, German, Polish, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications
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