Vendor Relationship Manager

Job Description

Provide vendor risk and relationship management subject matter expertise and best practice leadership to exert governance and control over ANSYS' supply chain

Develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across Ansys to keep them informed of emerging changes

Continue developing the Ansys Vendor Relationship Management (VRM) process to facilitate effective onboarding and oversight of Critical Vendors; this includes elements such as planning, due diligence, contracting, monitoring and termination phases

Ensure vendor risk exposures are identified and reported, escalating issues to the relevant internal partner or subject matter expert to develop an appropriate remediation plan

Maintain the criteria for identifying Critical Vendors as well as managing the inventory of Critical Vendors

Work closely with internal stakeholders to develop KPIs for Critical Vendors and chair QBRs to evaluate performance, discuss mutually beneficial opportunities, etc

Monitor and report on the performance of Critical Vendors to ensure delivery is in line with ANSYS' strategic direction, individual vendor contractual obligations and agreed KPIs

Manage the interaction between vendors and internal functions to provide adequate visibility of interdependent initiatives and programs as awareness of ANSYS' strategic direction, changes and challenges

Provide required training on Vendor Relationship Management (VRM) and oversee the execution of the framework by business owners to ensure the risks of the individual relationships are understood and monitored

Keep up to date with regulatory requirements and industry best practices