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Vendor Governance Manager
About our client:
Our client is a leading SAAS company, working across various industries to deliver leading mobile technology platforms and solutions which are transforming the way people, vehicles, and things move through the world.
About the Role:
The Vendor Governance Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust governance framework to manage third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with internal policies, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements and cost optimisation. This role is critical in mitigating vendor-related risks and enhancing performance, transparency, and accountability across the vendor lifecycle.
This role oversees the governance of our outsource partners as well as the install partner landscape across Australia and New Zealand.
Key Responsibilities:
The focus for vendor governance responsibilities include:
The ideal candidate:
You’ll need to have:
Even better if you have:
How to Apply:
Please upload your resume to apply. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please note that you will be required to complete selection criteria to complete your application for this role.
Call Katrina Gabriel on 0489 923 756 or email katrinag@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Vendor Governance Manager
| Job title : | Vendor Governance Manager |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Sydney |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | Competitive |
| Start date : | 2025-06-17 00:00:00 |
| Duration : | 1.0 HOUR |
| Job Reference : | V-53394 |
| Contact name : | Katrina Gabriel |
| Contact email : | katrinag@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | about 8 hours ago |
- 12-month contract
- Sydney Location – Hybrid working
About our client:
Our client is a leading SAAS company, working across various industries to deliver leading mobile technology platforms and solutions which are transforming the way people, vehicles, and things move through the world.
About the Role:
The Vendor Governance Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust governance framework to manage third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with internal policies, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements and cost optimisation. This role is critical in mitigating vendor-related risks and enhancing performance, transparency, and accountability across the vendor lifecycle.
This role oversees the governance of our outsource partners as well as the install partner landscape across Australia and New Zealand.
Key Responsibilities:
The focus for vendor governance responsibilities include:
- Develop and manage the enterprise vendor governance framework, policies, and procedures.
- Lead vendor onboarding, offboarding, transition planning and due diligence processes in collaboration with sourcing, legal, and business units.
- Monitor, evaluate and manage vendor performance against contractual service levels (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Conduct regular vendor reviews and risk assessments, including operational, financial, and reputational risks.
- Coordinate with functional leaders to ensure proper contract management and delivery of desired business outcomes.
- Own vendor risk management, ensuring adherence to regulatory and corporate standards.
- Facilitate vendor governance committees / business reviews and prepare reporting materials for leadership.
- Identify opportunities to optimise vendor relationships, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.
- Track and resolve vendor issues or escalations in a timely and structured manner.
- Build and maintain vendor data and documentation.
The ideal candidate:
You’ll need to have:
- Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of experience in vendor management, governance, or procurement
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to work with and analyse large sets of data efficiently & effectively
- Strong understanding of third-party risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with vendor management systems and governance tools.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Even better if you have:
- Understanding or experience with auto-electrical installations/GPS tracking
- A strong desire to learn and upskill
- Certification in risk, procurement, or compliance (e.g., CTPRP, CRVPM, CPSM, CISM) is a plus
How to Apply:
Please upload your resume to apply. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please note that you will be required to complete selection criteria to complete your application for this role.
Call Katrina Gabriel on 0489 923 756 or email katrinag@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.