The hiring company is a Global Technology Organization that partners with gaming content creators, developers, and businesses worldwide to bring innovative digital experiences to life.
THIS IS A 1 YEAR CONTRACT ROLE SUBJECT TO CONVERSION OR EXTENSION BASED ON BUSINESS NEEDS AND PERFORMANCE.
We're seeking an experienced Vendor Operations Manager to support our gaming partnerships and content operations across the APAC region. This role is central to ensuring smooth delivery of projects through effective vendor management, contract oversight, and operational governance.
Responsibilities
Vendor Operations & Partner Enablement
- Act as the operational lead for vendor and partner activities across multiple projects, ensuring smooth onboarding, documentation accuracy, and compliance with internal processes.
- Support day-to-day partner operations by resolving administrative or system-related matters efficiently.
- Build strong working relationships with both internal teams and external partners to ensure timelines and deliverables stay on track.
Contracting & Purchasing Support
- Coordinate the end-to-end contracting process from requests and renewals to extensions and closure in collaboration with legal, procurement, and finance teams.
- Prepare and manage purchase requisitions, approvals, and order tracking to maintain clear alignment with budget and project requirements.
- Maintain oversight of vendor payments and assist in resolving any operational or financial discrepancies.
Budget Oversight & Reporting
- Keep close visibility on project spending and vendor costs, highlighting variances or risks early to stakeholders.
- Consolidate financial and operational data into clear summaries or dashboards to support planning and forecasting discussions.
Regional Coordination & Process Improvement
- Work closely with teams across the US and Asia to synchronize project timelines and business priorities.
- Identify process gaps, recommend improvements, and help streamline workflows that enhance cross-regional collaboration.
- Stay flexible to occasional early or late calls across time zones to ensure smooth communication flow.
Minimum Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement operations, or project management, ideally within gaming, technology, or digital content environments.
- Strong knowledge of contract administration and procurement workflows, with proven experience managing multiple vendors or agencies simultaneously.
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across regions and departments.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- Flexible to occasionally support early morning or late-evening discussions with US teams.
