Vendor/Supplier Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Establish and uphold a consistent approach to supplier management throughout the organization.

• Enhance the management of external vendors at Core, focusing on maximizing value, minimizing risks, and ensuring adherence to internal standards and ISO 27001:2022.

• Collaborate across various teams, including Operations, Security & Compliance, Finance, and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

• Foster robust relationships with suppliers while promoting governance and consistency across the supplier network.

• Develop and maintain a centralized repository for supplier information.

• Take ownership of supplier-related ISO 27001:2022 controls to ensure audit readiness and compliance.

• Cultivate collaborative partnerships with suppliers and serve as the main point of contact for all supplier-related inquiries.

• Initiate and manage contract negotiations and supplier agreements.

• Define supplier performance metrics and conduct routine service evaluations.

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks associated with suppliers while ensuring compliance with established requirements.

• Oversee the onboarding processes for new suppliers and ensure their integration into internal systems.

• Discover opportunities for cost savings and optimization of commercial value.

• Enhance and standardize supplier management processes throughout Core.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in vendor, supplier, or procurement management.

• Familiarity with ISO 27001 or information security frameworks is highly desirable.

• Capability to effectively manage multiple suppliers and priorities.

• Understanding of contract negotiations and commercial terms.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

• Analytical mindset with a focus on risk, compliance, and value creation.

• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote working options.

• Access to marketing tools and resources that support your role.

• Opportunity to influence the marketing function within a growing organization.

• Supportive, ambitious, and entrepreneurial culture that allows you to drive ideas, take ownership, and make a meaningful impact.

• Two paid leave days annually to volunteer for causes aligned with Core's values, including charitable efforts, environmental initiatives, and supporting the next generation in technology.

• Private healthcare coverage.

• English classes with native speakers.

• Multisport card.

• Monthly work-from-home allowance.

• Catered quarterly and annual social events.