Hybrid Team Lead – Vendor Management

at Exclusive Networks

• Job title: Team Lead – Vendor Management
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security, Go
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Remote, Germany

About the role

• Team Lead Vendor Management role at Exclusive Networks, coordinating key accounts and developing team capabilities. Focus on strategic planning and partnership management in cybersecurity sector.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of designated key accounts and strategic partners within Vendor Management to ensure efficient processes
• Strategic planning and prioritization of team tasks to achieve project objectives
• Promotion of team members' professional development through coaching and mentoring
• Point of escalation for the team on complex issues and decision-making
• Monitoring compliance with deadlines and quality standards across all team activities
• Establishment, development and maintenance of business relationships with manufacturers and vendors
• Execution of go-to-market activities
• Close collaboration with other departments to align objectives and resources
• Responsibility for the continuous improvement of internal processes and workflows
• Development and delivery of training programs to ensure the team is up to date on current market and security requirements.

Requirements

• University degree or completed commercial vocational training
• Several years of practical experience in a comparable position
• Knowledge of IT manufacturers/vendors, ideally in the cybersecurity domain
• Fluent German and good written and spoken English
• Structured way of working
• Independent, self-reliant working style
• Strong project management skills with a high sense of responsibility and flexibility
• Convincing presentation, communication and moderation skills (oral and written)
• Confident user of MS Office programs, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Confident presence and pronounced team spirit
• Flexibility for substantial travel activity
• Experience leading a team and promoting teamwork to ensure high service quality and target achievement.

Benefits

• A dynamic working environment in a growing international company with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
• First-class onboarding to give you a great start
• Dedicated and passionate induction from day one
• Close collaboration within a strong team
• Diverse occupational safety and health offerings
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely
• Employee Assistance Program for our employees and their families
• Additional employee benefits such as several company events per year, numerous discounts for employees, business bike program, office dogs, sports and health app, and much more