Vendor Management Governance/Relations Lead (Western Europe)

TL;DR

Vendor Management Governance/Relations Lead (Western Europe): Governing and managing vendor relationships across Western Europe with an accent on compliance, cost-effectiveness, and standardization of sourcing strategies. Focus on facilitating vendor performance reviews, managing regional complexity, and coordinating issue resolution across cross-functional teams.

Location: Must be based in Sofia, Bulgaria (Hybrid: 3 days remote, 2 days office).

Salary: €3,000 – €3,600 monthly.

Company

hirify.global is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering comprehensive insights into consumer buying behavior through advanced analytics and state-of-the-art platforms.

What you will do

• Own vendor governance across assigned Western Europe markets.
• Ensure vendor engagements follow approval, compliance, and documentation processes.
• Support sourcing and renewal strategies, including RFPs and contract award recommendations.
• Monitor vendor relationship health, service quality, and contract compliance.
• Facilitate vendor performance reviews, scorecards, and business reviews.
• Act as the escalation point for vendor issues related to cost, quality, and contract terms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, or Finance.
• 7+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or supplier governance.
• Experience managing vendors across multiple countries or regional markets.
• Strong understanding of vendor lifecycle management and contract governance.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Ability to manage regional complexity and country-specific requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience with Jira or similar workflow tools.
• Understanding of MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and third-party risk management.
• Certification in procurement, vendor management, or project management.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with 3 days remote and 2 days in the office.
• Additional medical insurance covering outpatient, inpatient, and medication expenses.
• Life insurance and food vouchers (€62).
• Additional paid leave of 3 days for perfect attendance.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunities for internal development and international mobility.