EY VEMO Governance Manager 

India, Kerala, Kochi 

520121923

Your key responsibilities

• Work with key stakeholders to measure supplier performance and take appropriate actions to support successful and quality delivery. Ensuring best practices are shared with key partners for future design
• Manage key VEMO (Vendor Ecosystem Management Organization) governance activities, inclusive of VTOC (Vendor Technology Oversight Committee) and SGRB (Software Governance Review Board)
• Ownership of major G360 Supplier escalations related to delivery. Taking ownership of key issues and escalations through to resolution
• Implementation and oversight of regular preferred vendor status reviews
• Work with EYT (EY Technology) to ensure control and value is gained from the G360 strategy and approach.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure strategy and approach are aligned with EYT operate model and vendor selection
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with other EYT functions and customers to expedite solutions and resolutions
• Define and develop core success criteria for VEMO
• Measure VEMO performance criteria and develop performance metrics improvement process
• Monitor deal outcomes of G360 account base. Ensure contractual and non-contractual (i.e. LOI) 360 commitments are tracked with both EY and supplier.
• Conduct monthly deal outcome reviews with G360 account teams and monitor performance and identify obstacles and resolutions
• Manage risks associated with supplier relationships, including monitoring the financial stability of suppliers and developing contingency plans.
• Establish a scalable and flexible VEMO operational success framework that elevates EY’s third-party vendor management capabilities

Skills and attributes for success
The role will require strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence within teams and indirectly across the EY organization.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or a similar role.
• Strong relationship management and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and present findings to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to indirectly manage cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Thrive on a culturally diverse, global team.

What we offer

As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.