Vendor Management Specialist

Partners Group

Vendor Management Specialist serving as the primary contact for investment data vendors in a global private markets management firm. Performing procurement activities and vendor relationship management.

Posted 5/4/2026contractTaguig • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary contact for all investment data vendors and expert networks
Source, evaluate, accredit, and onboard suppliers
Maintain strong relationships with existing vendors to improve cost, quality, service levels, and delivery performance
Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and service levels to secure best value and protect company interests
Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and internal stakeholders in the review, finalization, execution, and filing of contracts
Monitor vendor performance against agreed service levels and resolve supplier issues promptly
Review, validate, and endorse invoices for assigned vendors
Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on sourcing progress, order status, renewals, delivery timelines, and risks or delays
Analyze spend and procurement data; prepare reports on savings, vendor performance, contract status, cycle times, and other KPIs
Prepare the annual budget for all vendors
Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking to identify alternative sources and cost optimization opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Finance-related fields
At least 6-9 years of experience in a procurement position
Good analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and exercise professional judgment
Reliable, trustworthy, and diligent
Strong interpersonal, English communication, and MS Office skills
Experience in a shared services environment and exposure to accounting systems with a procurement module is essential
Must be amenable to mid-shift work and a 12-month agency contract

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career opportunity in a global, dynamic and client-oriented environment
Opportunity to learn the business from some of the world’s leading private market specialists
Growth-oriented entrepreneurial culture with significant development opportunities
International working environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementvendor managementcontract negotiationdata analysisbudget preparationmarket researchsupplier benchmarkinginvoice validationKPI reportingcost optimization

Soft Skills

analytical skillsattention to detailprofessional judgmentinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsreliabilitytrustworthinessdiligencedeadline adherenceteam coordination

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s degree in Finance