At Cision, we empower every individual to make an impact. We are looking for a Vendor Management Specialist II to join our team and play a key role in supporting our vendor management activities. This position focuses on performance tracking, spend analysis, and process administration, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to established policies.
What You'll Do
- Collect and validate vendor data and financial reporting to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
- Perform quality control reviews of vendor invoices and supporting documentation to verify compliance with contractual terms.
- Support the preparation of vendor scorecards, KPI reports, and dashboards for leadership review.
- Partner with vendors to ensure the implementation of and adherence to required reporting practices.
- Partner with Finance, Procurement, and Operations to resolve vendor data discrepancies and process gaps.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of vendor management reporting tools and processes.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to support business needs.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Typically, 2–4 years of relevant experience in vendor management, procurement, or financial/operational analysis.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with data systems and reporting tools.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Nice to Have
- Experience working in a shared services or outsourcing environment.
- Knowledge of vendor performance management and governance frameworks.
- Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or project management methodologies.
- French language proficiency will be an added advantage.
Technical Stack
- Excel
- Data systems and reporting tools
Work Mode
This is a local-country position. The role is Remote - India.
Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses.
