Vendor Strategy Manager | f/m/d

About Us

ERGO Technology & Services S.A. (ET&S S.A.) was established in January 2021 following the integration of ERGO Digital IT and Atena into one entity, leveraging both companies’ strengths and best practices. As a part of ERGO Technology & Services Management AG, the technology holding of ERGO Group AG, we support millions of internal and external customers with state-of-the-art IT solutions to everyday problems.

In October 2022, ET&S S.A. expanded its scope of operations by creating a Business Services unit to contribute in a new way to the growth of ERGO’s business. Acting as a co-partner and internal consultant, it adds non-IT value and supports the development of the entire ERGO Group, currently offering skills in reporting, analysis, actuarial, and input management. We are committed to fostering innovation and meeting the evolving needs of our clients worldwide.

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About the role

The Vendor Strategy Manager is responsible for the ownership and development of a Global IT-wide vendor strategy and guideline. The function is in close collaboration with the Towers and procurement to foster strong, business-aligned relationships with strategic IT vendors. The Vendor Strategy Manager is responsible for defining, steering and reporting the vendor relationship management practices.

How you will get the job done

• being responsible for the development and implementation of a Global IT-wide vendor strategy and guideline

• acting as a Single Point of Contact for Central Procurement, Third-Party Risk Management, Business Owners, Relationship Owners and auditors

• supporting Business Owners and Relationship Owners to provide the mandatory regulatory deliverables

• establishing and aligning a categorization and classification scheme for effective and prioritized management of vendor relations

• establishing a report on vendor relationship fulfilment

Skills and experience you will need

• fluency in English (C1)

• at least 5 years of experience in a similar position

• strong customer focus and ability to navigate complex topics

• proven experience owning a business and partner/vendor relationships

• relevant professional qualification (i.e. university degree in finance, economics or information technology)

• a high degree of independence and drive to take on responsibility

• consulting and collaborative working style, creating a culture of accountability and sharing

• high level of service and internal/external client orientation, as well as operational efficiency

Perks & Benefits

Let's be healthy

Medical package, sports card, and numerous sports sections – these are some of the benefits that help our employees stay in good shape.

Let's be balanced

Work-life balance is a key aspect of a healthy workplace. We offer our employees flexible working hours, a confidential employee assistant program, as well as the possibility of remote working. However, staying at home with our in-office gaming room and dog-friendly office in Warsaw won’t be easy.

Let's be smart

We organize numerous workshops and training courses. Thanks to hackathons and meetups, our specialists share their expertise with others. Additionally, we have a wide range of digital learning platforms and language courses.

Let's be responsible

Each year, we participate in several CSR activities, during which, together with our colleagues, we do our best to create a better future.

Let's be fun

Company-wide bike races and soccer matches, film marathons in our cinema room or other engaging team-building activities – we got it covered!

Let's be diverse

Every team member is valued, regardless of gender, nationality, religious beliefs, disability, age, and sexual orientation or identity. Your qualifications, experience, and mindset are our greatest benefit!