Ph3HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? /h3 pRichemont Group Technology collaborates with vendors and partners to continuously develop a state-of-the-art technology capability to fuel the Group’s growth. Focusing on strategic vendors, Richemont is looking into the vendors’ strategy and management to strengthen its performance adopting new ways of working. /p pWe are seeking a highly motivated Contract Lead to join Richemont’s Technology department, more specifically to join Strategic Vendor Management Office (“SVO”) and be dedicated mainly to Professional Services Strategic Vendors: in this role you will be asked to support the design and secure the execution of the Professional Services Strategic Vendors strategy and relationship management throughout the entire contract lifecycle, securing innovation, service excellence and driving performance optimizations while mitigating risks, in close collaboration with the Strategic Vendors Management lead, the executive leadership and other Group functions. The role will report to the Strategic Vendors Senior Manager, it is full‑time and based in Geneva. /p h3Key Responsibilities include: /h3 h3Vendors strategy design /h3 ul liSupport the design of short-term and long-term strategic vendor plans. /li /ul h3Vendors relationship /h3 ul liExecute and support the designed governance to address framework agreements execution and adherence, business reviews preparation, business development opportunities, change requests, conflict resolutions and escalations. /li liSecure and support effective governance execution, including instances set up (such as regular operational alignment meetings), documentation preparation and management, follow ups. /li /ul h3Contract Management /h3 ul liSupport draft/review/negotiation and manage some major contracts for IT professional services (either Build or Run contracts), ensuring alignment with stakeholders and legal requirements. /li liEnsure vendor compliance with contractual obligations (including financial and performance adherence to the contract), manage issues and support escalations. /li /ul h3Performance and compliance /h3 ul liTrack and assess vendors performance against SLAs and KPIs, coordinate performance reviews and track improvement plans, in line with defined governance. /li liContribute to MSA governance and end-of-year/start-of-year contractual commitments. /li /ul h3Data Management and Reporting /h3 ul liCoordinate and support data collection from vendors and/or internal stakeholders, upload them into the appropriate SVO dashboards. /li liSupport evolution/design of SVO dashboards and corresponding reports. /li /ul h3Stakeholder Engagement /h3 ul liCollaborate with internal Technology stakeholders, including procurement, P2P and other central functions, Regions and Maisons across the vendors strategy design, execution and development. /li /ul h3Trends and innovation /h3 ul liSupport the Strategic Vendor Management department in monitoring and reporting on market trends and identify emerging vendors and capabilities to support the Group continuous innovation. /li /ul h3HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US? /h3 pThe role requires proven experience and maturity in the below skills: /p ul liBachelor's Degree or higher in business, legal or information technology. /li liExtensive IT Contract Lifecycle Management (7-10+ years managing complex IT contracts, especially for professional services and outsourcing agreements). /li liDeep understanding of contract structures, legal language and commercial terms. /li liDemonstrated experience collaborating cross-functionally with Tech, Procurement, Finance and Legal teams. /li liTrack record of negotiating favourable contract terms and proactively identifying and supporting financial and operational risks’ mitigation. /li liHands‑on experience in RFP/RFI processes, vendor selection and contract management. /li liExperience managing contract steering cost‑effectiveness, delivery milestones/acceptance process and KPIs. /li liExcellent communication and interpersonal skills. /li liExcellent analytical, problem‑solving, project management and organisational skills. /li liEffective written and verbal communication skills. /li liAdvanced level with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel proficiency). /li liFluency in English, French is an asset. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr