[Hiring] Vendor Manager @Northern Data Group

Role Description

Northern Data Group is at the forefront of the technology industry, providing high-performance computing (HPC) solutions and infrastructure that power the next generation of AI, blockchain, and cloud services. We are looking for a Vendor Manager to manage our strategic supplier ecosystem as we continue our global expansion.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Relationship Management: Build and maintain effective, long-term relationships with external suppliers to ensure reliable service delivery and cost efficiency.
• Performance & Quality Oversight: Monitor vendor performance, resolve issues, and identify opportunities to improve quality and optimize supply chain operations.
• Contractual & Commercial Lead: Lead the negotiation of high-value, complex contracts and manage a diverse vendor ecosystem to ensure favorable commercial terms.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Oversee third-party risk management and ensure all vendors comply with contractual agreements and regulatory frameworks.
• Financial & Budgetary Control: Responsible for cost control, budget management, and procurement planning to support business and project objectives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a key liaison between internal teams, specifically Data Center Operations, Facilities, and IT Infrastructure as well as our external partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or supplier management.
• Proven experience working in or supporting data center operations, facilities management, or IT infrastructure environments.
• Background in managing large-scale vendor portfolios and strategic suppliers.
• Strong contract negotiation and commercial management skills, with experience handling high-value contracts.
• Working knowledge of third-party risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and financial management skills, including experience with data analysis and reporting tools like Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems, specifically SAP ERP.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, IT, or a related field.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership abilities.

Benefits

• Work towards the future of HPC with innovative sustainable building methods for data centers and software solutions for accelerated compute.
• Your ideas matter: At Northern Data, the best idea counts, not the hierarchy.
• Help shape the company: Influence new departments, optimize processes, and culture.
• Work with best-in-class partners, gaining a knowledge and time advantage for your career and our customers.
• Sustainability is at the core of Northern Data, actively working towards carbon neutrality of data centers worldwide.
• Flexible home office options with an international and virtual team.
• Regular wellbeing initiatives designed to promote wellness, diversity, inclusion, and a supportive environment.