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TenneT is growing fast to realize its strategic ambitions. We play a leading role in driving the energy transition. We are looking for a passionate Vendor Manager who will contribute to this and that might be you?

Your contribution to TenneT

In this role you are responsible for the utilization of the contracts with our strategic vendors and work towards a transparency and partnership. This will be a joined effort with the service managers and the leadership team of the unit Basic IT.

Main activities are:

• End to end responsible for IT Services , both in the Netherlands and Germany, required to deliver IT Services in scope. You are able to develop/use an SLA and KPI structure that will allow you to optimally deliver these services.

• You are the first point of contact for the business owner of these contracts

• You will be responsible for the relationship with the vendor, regarding quality of service, but also on contractual, relational and sometimes third party external support organization . You will work closely with the Contract & Service Managers of ITF.

• Managing other internal and external suppliers involved in the delivery of the IT Services.

• Leading negotiations for current and/or new services within (EU) Tenders

• - You initiate and coordinate improvements in service delivery cross team and cross function/role improvements outside the IT/ Business responsibility

• You are responsible for preparing an annual budget for the IT services in scope and monitor that the IT services are realized within this budget in coorperation with service management.

• Monitoring IT changes in terms of quality, scope, budget and timely delivery

• Ensuring that the IT / Business Service complies to the ITF-Policies and actively contribute to further improvements of the ITF Policies

Your profile and background

You have demonstrable knowledge and experience with regard to supplier management. Able to oversee complex environments and situations. Creative, solution-oriented work attitude, stress resistant; strong communication skills in order to to support the changes above mentioned. You are open to feedback and contribute to the team result, even if this is not directly in your own interest. 

Furthermore: 

• Bachelor or Master education in a relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Contract/Service (Delivery) Manager or similar position
• You have demonstrable experience with Contract and Supplier Management processes in the field of IT. 
• Experience in managing a Managed Cloud Provider is a plus
• Contributing to the team result, even if this is not directly in your own interestSpeaks and writes English fluently (German/Dutch is a plus)
• Willingness to travel regularly to other TenneT locations (the Netherlands, Germany)

Our recruiting process

Our offer

We are family friendly and flexible

Health - your basis

Modern working environment

Attractive remuneration and social benefits

Personal development

This will be our challenge

Information Technology & Facilities plays a key role in the continuity of TenneT’s processes and with that our service provision to society. Our unit focuses on securing a high degree of availability of facility and IT services and on delivering reliable functionality with the latest technology.

Additional information

• Startdate: asap
• The weekly working time is 32- 40 hours
• The position is unlimited
• Optional: Job interviews for this position will be (partly) in English. Please send us your application document in English as well

TenneT is a leading European grid operator committed to a secure and reliable electricity supply - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are shaping the energy transition for a sustainable energy future. As the first cross-border transmission system operator, we plan, build and operate an almost 25,000 kilometres long high and extra-high voltage grid in the Netherlands and Germany and are one of the largest investors in national and international electricity grids, on land and at sea. Every day, our 7,400 employees give their best and ensure with responsibility, courage and networking that more than 43 million end consumers can rely on a stable electricity supply.

TenneT is an equal opportunity employer for ALL and is fully committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for recruitment, promotion and employment regardless of their ethnic origin, skin colour, religion or belief, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual identity, marital/family status. 

Lighting the way ahead together