VEMO Governance Manager

Hybrid model: 2 days office/3 days remote

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

The Vendor Ecosystem Management Office (VEMO) Governance Manager is responsible for the oversight and management of major governance forums and ensuring major supplier contractual commitments and outcomes are tracked and optimised, in accordance with the firm’s overarching strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vendor management, risk management, and process optimization, as well as excellent negotiation and communication skills.

The opportunity

Would you like to work for a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Consulting Services with over 400,000 people around the world? Would you like to be part of a global Supply Chain Services team that employs innovation and technology to disrupt the status quo and generate business value? If so, read on.

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.
• Overall 12 years of experience
• 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 look for

EY is looking for a self‑motivated, collaborative executive with supplier governance experience and a passion to drive towards continuous improvement and build long‑term relationships.

Contact

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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