Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Ceridian is a global leader in human capital management technologySimply put, we allow our customers to do the most complex things well (hr, payroll, benefits administration, workforce management and talent management) and do them to scale.
Makes work life better™ is our brand promise, not only to our customers, but to our employees as wellOur flagship platform, dayforce, helps leaders make smart decisions based on data, strategy and intelligence that create value and maximize productivity.
How do we make work life better?
By delivering an award-winning product, conceptualized and developed by award-winning leaders, that result in award-winning customer employee experiences
By hiring highly innovative, diverse talent that fully embraces and embodies our core values in everything they do: customer focus, equity, shared ambition, agility, transparency, optimism
By using modern technology, such as voice-activation with dayforce assistant and access to your money as soon as you earn it with dayforce wallet to stay in rhythm with the evolving demands of our 4 million global users
We understand that no matter where you are, choosing a new employer is always one of life’s most stressful eventsWe encourage you to check us out at ceridian.com to learn more about how we are impacting the world of work for our customers, employees and you!
Location: for this role we are open to remote work anywhere in the united states or canada.
About the position:
The vendor relationship manager is responsible to act as the key point of contact in facilitating the end to end ceridian vendor management process for indirect technology purchasingThis includes mastering skills in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, data analysis, supplier, and stakeholder relationship management.
Responsibilities:
Research potential vendors
Conduct strategic sourcing events
Compare and evaluate offers from vendors
Review and redline contractual terms and conditions for compliance with company standards
Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing
Drive compliance with ceridian policies
Maintain vendor records and purchased product details
Perform data analytics and work collaboratively with stakeholders to create value, ensure process compliance and drive negotiated cost savings and avoidances
Collaborates with legal, vendor risk, privacy, cybersecurity, accounts payable and various other operational departments to make purchases aligned with company goals.
Stakeholder management & influencing
Build strong vendor and internal relationships
Interact with all levels of the organization, ranging from senior executives through middle management
Strong team player with other critical cross functional groups
Collaborate with the ability to build partnerships both internally and externally
Drive continuous improvement
Lead small cross functional teams to drive for shared goals
Other essential functions
Comply with organizational requirements as published through procedural and policy documentation, while ensuring constructive relationships are maintained throughout the vendor management process.
Drive and enhance organizational value and efficiency.
Support vendor disputes and negotiate timely and fair resolution while collaborating with internal stakeholders.
Stay current with ceridian business strategy while driving progressive, growth oriented vendor management policy and procedure
Meet regularly with supported business leaders to ensure understanding vendor performance and purchasing needs.
Review specifications, analyze market and select potential suppliers, lead the rfx process
Establish, evaluate, and manage vendor/suppliers through kpi’s and scorecards.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
3+ years of related experience in indirect sourcing or purchasing
Preferred professional certification such as cpsm
Experience in buying technology, marketing, services, sales partners for large global technology companies
Experience with global indirect sourcing
Knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors)
Strong negotiations skills with a focus on win/win outcomes
Demonstrated experience applying principles of financial analysis and reporting
Strong written and verbal communication across all levels of the organization
Strong experience in contract reviews (redlining)
Competencies:
Composure: works well under pressure, can maintain balance and momentum with unexpected changes.
Negotiation: can negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groupsGains trust quicklyCan be direct and forceful as well as diplomaticStrong skills with a focus on win/win outcomes.
Agility / prioritization: identifies what`s important, eliminates roadblocks and creates focus as activities driving greatest value.
Customer focus: dedicated to meeting expectations of internal customers while also maintaining positive relationships with external vendors.
Ceridian is fueled by the diversity of our talented employeesWe are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace all individuals and what makes them uniqueWe believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillmentWe provide our employees with comprehensive benefits for various life circumstances and needs, great opportunities for career development, and a balanced lifestyle to achieve personal and professional successWe encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contactedIf you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by a ceridian recruiter with a @ceridian.com email directly from our organization.
