VENDOR MANAGER

At Mindbox we connect top IT talents with technology projects for leading enterprises across Europe. Join Our Client’s Team as a Vendor Manager! Are you passionate about vendor management, contract negotiations, and global technology operations? Join our client as a Vendor Manager and take ownership of the end-to-end commercial and contractual lifecycle for critical technology suppliers across an international footprint. You’ll manage the contract lifecycle from start to finish, oversee renewals and amendments, coordinate third-party risk governance, and lead commercial negotiations aligned with strategic technology objectives. This role requires close collaboration with engineering, procurement, legal, risk, and operations teams , delivering cost optimization, performance accountability, and strong compliance outcomes across an expansive vendor ecosystem. Sounds like your kind of challenge? #LI-Hybrid – 6x/month from the office in Kraków What you'll be doing • Contract Lifecycle Management • Maintain contracts calendar, monitor renewals, and ensure timely actions. • Manage contract repositories and develop comprehensive contract maps for multi-year agreements. • Raise and coordinate PSRs in Coupa for agreements, renewals, amendments, and SOWs, engaging procurement early in the process. • Commercial & Vendor Management • Support negotiations across pricing, licensing, SLAs, and contractual terms. • Drive strong outcomes in strategic vendor negotiations with a focus on cost, contractual control, and service quality. • Maintain supplier dialogues on commercials, risk, renewals, and performance management. • Governance & Risk Control • Coordinate risk assessments with third-party governance teams. • Ensure compliance with internal approval workflows and governance requirements. • Renewal Management & Reporting • Manage support renewal trackers and inventory trackers for hardware/software estates. • Validate vendor quotes, initiate renewals, and facilitate internal processing with stakeholders. • Stakeholder Engagement • Partner with Procurement, Legal, Product Owners, and Architects to ensure aligned outcomes. • Contribute to Supplier Business Reviews and internal governance reporting, including SLAs and incident performance. Note: Detailed project information will be shared during the recruitment process. What you get in return • Flexible cooperation model – choose the form that suits you best • Hybrid work setup – 6x/month from the office in Kraków - remote days available depending on the client’s arrangements • Collaborative team culture – work alongside experienced professionals eager to share knowledge • Continuous development – access to training platforms and growth opportunities • Comprehensive benefits – including Interpolska Health Care, Multisport card, Warta Insurance, and more • High quality equipment – laptop and essential software provided Who we're looking for • Proven experience in procurement and vendor management , ideally within technology or infrastructure. • Strong contract negotiation skills across MSAs, amendments, call-offs, and SOWs . • Familiarity with procurement/vendor tools and internal approval workflows. • Effective stakeholder management across technology, procurement, legal, and risk domains. • Highly organized, capable of managing parallel renewals and contract repositories. • Strong Excel and data analysis skills to present commercial and operational insights. • Confident communication skills for supplier engagement and internal reporting. • Business-level English proficiency; customer-first mindset and continuous improvement approach. Joining this project you’ll become part of Mindbox – a tech-driven company where consulting, engineering, and talent meet to build meaningful digital solutions. We’ll back you up every step of the way, accelerate your development, and ensure your skills make a difference. Ready to take the next step? Submit your application! We look forward to reviewing your profile 😊 Know someone who might be a great fit? Feel free to share this opportunity using the referral link: Mindbox Referrals System