Manager Partner Management

As Senior Manager Partner Management, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining Eneco’s ideal technology vendor ecosystem. You will lead a team of up to 8 people, ensuring excellence in contractual, relationship, service performance, financial, and compliance management. You are a commercially savvy leader with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. You demonstrate strategic thinking, analytical ability, and a proven track record in IT vendor management. 

• Master’s degree in IT, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field. 

• 10+ years of experience in IT vendor management, outsourcing, contract management, or procurement roles. 

• Extensive experience managing large, complex IT outsourcing contracts (e.g., cloud, infrastructure, applications, managed services, hybrid). 

• Proven knowledge of modern business technology for utilities, energy, or natural resources. 

• Demonstrated people management experience, with the ability to empower and develop teams. 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 

• Exceptional project management and organizational abilities. 

• Excellent executive stakeholder management and communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation). 

• Professional working proficiency in Dutch and English. 

• Solid understanding of IT industry trends, legal frameworks, and compliance requirements. 

• Develop and execute the partner management strategy in alignment with business and technology objectives. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners and suppliers at both strategic and tactical levels. 

• Grow the capabilities of the strategic, tactical and operational partners to maximize value for the organization. 

• Manage the strategic vendor portfolio and relationships with technology partners and suppliers. 

• Guide partner negotiations to ensure quality and performance of strategic partnerships. 

• Propose initiatives to increase cost efficiency and maximize economies of scale in the contract portfolio. 

• Act as a trusted advisor to Eneco Tech leadership and build close relationships with business directors and Eneco Tech leads. 

• Set goals, monitor results, and ensure continuous development and a positive working atmosphere within the team. 

• Define the scope and supervise contracting of products and services, ensuring correct execution of agreements. 

• Oversee performance management, contract management, quality, compliance, and financial control for a contract portfolio of ~€100 million.