Manager, Vendor Management (GEGM Claims Management - Motor)

About the JobThe Manager – Vendor Management is responsible for overseeing the selection, onboarding, performance, and relationship management of vendors i.e. repairer, windscreen specialist and adjuster. This role ensures that vendors deliver quality services/products in alignment with contractual obligations, company standards, and strategic goals. Develop and implement vendor management strategies aligned with business objectives.Identify and onboard vendors that meet quality, cost, and compliance requirements. Monitor vendor performance using KPIs and SLAs. Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure compliance and service quality. Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors to foster collaboration and continuous improvement. Manage vendor contracts, renewals, and terminations.Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and company policies. Identify and mitigate risks associated with vendor operations. Support internal stakeholders in resolving vendor-related issues.Drive initiatives to optimize vendor processes and reduce costs.Stay updated on market trends and innovations in vendor management. We are looking for people with Strategic thinking and decision-making Relationship building and stakeholder management Attention to detail and problem-solvingProject management and organizational skillsAdaptability and resilienceHow you succeedChampion and embody our Core Values in everyday tasks and interactions.Demonstrate high level of integrity and accountability.Take initiative to drive improvements and embrace change.Take accountability of business and regulatory compliance risks, implementing measures to mitigate them effectively.Keep abreast with industry trends, regulatory compliance, and emerging threats and technologies to understand and highlight potential concerns/ risks to safeguard our company proactively.Who we are Founded in 1908, Great Eastern is a well-established market leader and trusted brand in Singapore and Malaysia. With over S$100 billion in assets and more than 16 million policyholders, including 12.5 million from government schemes, it provides insurance solutions to customers through three successful distribution channels – a tied agency force, bancassurance, and financial advisory firm Great Eastern Financial Advisers. The Group also operates in Indonesia and Brunei. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited and Great Eastern General Insurance Limited have been assigned the financial strength and counterparty credit ratings of "AA-" by S&P Global Ratings since 2010, one of the highest among Asian life insurance companies. Great Eastern's asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors Limited, is one of the leading asset management companies in Southeast Asia. Great Eastern is a subsidiary of OCBC, the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932. It is the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.To all recruitment agencies: Great Eastern does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our email or our employees. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.