Vendor Manager in UK

About Us

Airswift is the leading workforce solutions provider to the STEM industries. For over 40 years Airswift has been transforming lives through the provision of international workforce solutions to STEM industries. Today, we are an integrated team of over 900 employees across 37 countries, supporting over 8,000 contractors globally.

We are a people business – we transform lives through the world of work. We care about wellbeing, community engagement and our planet – we plant a tree for every person placed in a job globally! We have a passion for growth, including investing in the development of our people.

Role Description

The Global Employment and Mobility Vendor Manager will manage the relationships and performance of EOR service providers around the globe. They will ensure that the EOR services are delivered effectively, compliantly, and in line with our team’s expansion strategy. This role requires a deep understanding of international employment compliance, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration.

We are also open to reviewing candidates in the USA and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Evaluate potential vendors based on their expertise, local compliance knowledge, track record, ability to support visas, etc.
• Negotiate and manage contracts and agreements with EOR partners. Ensure that contracts clearly define the scope of services, compliance requirements, pricing structures, etc.
• Monitor EOR vendors' performance to ensure they meet compliance standards. Track KPIs such as payroll accuracy, compliance with local labor laws, and responsiveness to employees.
• Work closely with EOR vendors to ensure that all employment-related obligations, including taxes, benefits, and reporting are met in each country of operation.
• Identify and mitigate risks with international employment.
• Foster strong, positive, and collaborative relationships that promote smooth operations and quality service delivery.
• Use negotiating and problem-solving skills to resolve issues with vendors promptly and effectively.
• Optimise costs related to EOR vendor services. Negotiate price structures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and manage budgets based on team goals.
• Conduct regular audits of EOR partners to ensure compliance with contracts, employment laws, and quality standards.
• Report to senior management on the status of vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as finance, HR, Operations, and legal, to ensure EOR vendor relationships align with team strategy and goals.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Experience in global payroll and compliance.
• Vendor management experience.
• Contract management experience, specifically experience negotiating price structures and managing budgets related to international workforce expansion.
• Cross-cultural communication skills.
• Negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Project management skills.
• Reporting experience.

What we can offer you!

• Attractive monthly base salary + competitive commission/performance bonus.
• Genuine career progression opportunities, either locally or globally!
• World-class training programmes and development opportunities.
• Virtual Onboarding Events exclusively for new hires.
• Team driven environment, supportive culture with a focus on work-life balance.
• Career breaks available after one year.
• Real time recognition through our employee reward platform.
• Mental Health First Aiders to signpost you to support when you need it.
• Yearly destination trips as part of our High Flyers program (Dubai, Buenos Aires, etc…)
• Charity days for various important causes such as Relay for Life and Earth Day.

Our Core Values:

• Growth - In life and business, one must grow to flourish and achieve high ambitions. Growth requires change, challenge, risk and sacrifice - we will always choose growth.
• Life – Above all else, we value life. The quality of life, both in and outside of work, profoundly influences our well-being and our impact on the world.
• Excellence - We deliver, holding ourselves accountable for results. Our customers see excellence in everything we do.
• Integrity - We are ethical, open, honest and authentic. People trust us to do the right thing for the right reason.

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Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Airswift, we believe that diversity is critical to our success and makes us a great place to work. We are committed to building an equal opportunity workplace, the more inclusive we are - the better our work will be.