$70000 - $90000 Year
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Vendor Manager, (Learning and Development)
Fitch Learning is currently seeking a Learning and Development Vendor Manager based out of our Regional MEA office and assigned to our client on site at Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The Vendor Manager will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end vendor management process for a Learning and Development (L&D) function within a dynamic global financial services firm. Reporting into the Learning and Development Director, you will undertake your work for Fitch Learning whilst assigned to a strategic client project, working onsite at their premises.
What We Offer:
Opportunity to work in a global, dynamic, and growing organization with career advancement prospects.
A supportive and collaborative work environment that values innovation and creativity.
Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
We’ll Count on You To:
Based on business needs, source and procure a diverse range of training services, from one-time workshops to comprehensive strategic training programs.
Conduct thorough assessments of potential vendors' capabilities, reputation, and alignment with the company’s values.
Negotiate contracts, manage relationships, and evaluate vendor performance to ensure the highest quality of training solutions.
Manage the onboarding process for new vendors, including due diligence and compliance checks.
Implement best practices in vendor management to optimize cost-effectiveness and training efficacy.
Act as the primary liaison between external training vendors and the internal learning team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and values.
Monitor and report on vendor performance, providing regular feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
Facilitate the resolution of any escalated issues or challenges that arise with vendors or training programs.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of training industry trends and advancements to continually enhance the learning experience, including maintaining a vendor database with up-to-date and accurate information.
Ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory and company policies governing vendor engagement and training programs.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in the procurement and management of training vendors.
What You Need to Have:
Proven experience in vendor management, procurement, or a similar role within a large, complex organization, preferably in the financial services industry.
Experience working with Learning and Development vendors and/or projects.
What Would Make You Stand Out:
An advanced certification in vendor management, procurement, or a related field.
Deep understanding of the financial services industry and the specific training requirements within this sector.
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Why Fitch?
At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.
Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.
We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.
Fitch Learning is a leader in financial services training. With unrivaled breadth and depth of training, the company delivers learning solutions for apprentices and graduates, to those with 10+ years’ experience in Financial Services. Our learning solutions encompass expert faculty, e-learning, coaching and blended candidate assessments, improving individual contribution and collective
Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.
For more information please visit our websites:
www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com
Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.
Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
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