Vendor Manager (Partnerships)

This role combines budget ownership, vendor management, and regional coordination — ensuring programs are delivered on time, within budget, and at a high standard of service quality. The successful candidate will act as a key liaison between global vendors, internal teams, and regional market stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Own and manage budgets across multiple benefits programs and markets Track and forecast spend against budget, ensuring targets are met and overruns avoided Identify and drive cost optimization opportunities across vendors and program design Evaluate partner proposals commercially to ensure ROI and long-term value Partner with Finance on budget planning, reallocation, and reporting cycles Maintain strong governance over budget approvals, utilization, and reporting accuracy Serve as the primary point of contact for external vendors across insurance and lifestyle/experiential partnerships Manage partner relationships from onboarding through execution and ongoing optimization Monitor vendor performance and SLA adherence, including regular reporting and reviews Lead issue resolution and escalation management to minimize disruption to end users Support contract oversight and commercial negotiations to ensure cost efficiency Drive the rollout and ongoing management of benefits programs across APAC markets Monitor program performance and utilization for consistent, scalable delivery Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, and Operations Bridge global strategy with local market needs to support adoption and localization Prepare and deliver monthly performance updates covering program status, key issues, and market insights Qualifications & Experience 2–5 years' experience in product, operations, vendor management, or consulting Strong background in budget management, financial tracking, and commercial analysis Experience managing multi-vendor environments and regional stakeholders Interested applicants please send your resume in MS Word format and attention it to Rachel Yeo (R22104385). Shortlisted candidates will be notified Data provided is for recruitment purposes only www.ambition.com.sg EA Registration Number: R22104385 Business Registration Number: 200611680D. Licence Number: 10C5117