About the Role
As Vendor Management Senior Manager at BCG X, you will orchestrate and elevate contingent workforce operations globally. Reporting to the Global Head of Vendor Management, you serve as the senior point of contact for internal firm leaders, external partners, and regional specialists. You own the complete vendor lifecycle and lead a distributed team of Vendor Management Specialists across multiple time zones.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end vendor lifecycle: market research, partner identification, legal and commercial negotiations, contract formalization, onboarding, quality assurance, and financial settlement
- Guide, mentor, and develop a global team of Vendor Management Specialists, driving accountability and professional growth
- Act as strategic advisor to senior stakeholders within BCG and external vendors, ensuring compliant and scalable operations
- Integrate AI and Agentic AI tools into vendor management processes to enhance operational efficiency
- Monitor contractor timesheets, invoices, and vendor spend forecasting in collaboration with FinOps teams
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Law, Operations, or related field with 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, vendor management, or contingent workforce operations
- Deep expertise in procurement and contingent workforce management with proven ability to negotiate and manage vendor relationships end-to-end
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing, distributed, cross-functional teams
- Proven track record navigating senior stakeholder relationships internally and externally
- Hands-on experience with Agentic AI tools or genuine interest in applying AI to operational workflows and process automation
- Fluency in English (mandatory); Portuguese, Japanese, or Mandarin are strong advantages
- Experience with Vendor Management Systems (e.g., SAP Fieldglass) and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Self-sufficient and resilient, capable of managing complex multi-stakeholder processes with competing priorities and tight deadlines
Key Competencies
- Senior stakeholder management with credibility and executive presence
- Autonomous problem-solving in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
- Project team leadership with confidence and empathy across time zones
- Precision communication across cultures and seniority levels
- Technology and AI mindset to drive operational efficiency
Work Arrangement
Willingness to work in-office at least 3 days per week. Locations: Lisbon, Casablanca, or London.
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