NetApp Marketing Manager 

Australia, Victoria, Melbourne 

556973706

Marketing Operations

• Collaboration with Finance and Budget Managers to manage vendor budgets and expenses.
• Monitor costs related to vendor services and negotiate cost-saving opportunities where possible.
• Prepare and present budget forecasts, spending reports, and cost analyses related to vendor management.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Global Procurement, Finance and Legal to align vendor management strategies with overall business objectives.

RFP Support

• Lead RFP/RFI’s with Procurement to speak on behalf of the business needs and requirements.
• Identify potential vendors and suppliers based on organization needs, quality standards, pricing and delivery requirements.
• Conduct vendor assessments and evaluations todeterminesuitability and reliability.

Ongoing Vendor Management and ROI Capture

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor communications, issue resolution and conflict management post business award
• Monitor vendor performance against established metrics and KPIs
• Conduct regular vendor meetings and performance reviews to assess service levels and address any concerns
• Manage contract negotiations, renewals and amendments with vendors in partnership with Procurement
• Monitor contract expiration dates and initiate contract renewals or terminations as necessary

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in vendor management or procurement.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, relationship-building and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions to support strategic objectives.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and vendor risk management practices.
• Proficiency in vendor management software and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with keen attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Executive presence and experience in executive level interactions and presentations.