Manager, Vendor Relations

Manager, Vendor Relations – Vilnius, Lithuania

Are you ready to use your analytical skills, eye for detail, and business acumen? Looking to unleash your potential in a global business that is redefining the financial services sector? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as a Manager, Vendor Relations.
 

Western Union powers your pursuit

Role Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the supply chain operation supporting EU, Africa, and Asia for Agent Hardware and Marketing materials.

• Managing all outsource vendor relationships, performance, day-to-day activities, and results including contract renewal and compliance. 

• Designing, implementing and monitoring metrics by which vendor performance is measured, as well as the definition of supply chain processes and distribution networks to ensure point-of-sale (POS) hardware and marketing/promotional items are delivered to agents across countries and geographies.

• Manage all financial and budget planning of the function.

• Act as Project Manager for strategic initiatives related to the function.

• Manage more than 8 warehouses in EU, 4 Global Technology partners, and support more than 15 countries.

Role Requirements:  

• Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years progressive experience in Supply Chain operations or equivalent. 

• Strong understanding of vendor management, Operations, process development, analysis, and improvement. 

• Ability to operate in a multicultural environment and to work under pressure.

• Fluency in spoken and written English.

• Strong communication and negotiation, skills.

• Basic financial analysis and knowledge in business accounting.

• Certification in Lean Six Sigma, Continued improvement, Power Automate, or Robotics is a plus. 
   

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.
Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.
 

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.
 

Salary
The monthly gross base salary range is 3,283 – 5,216 EUR. This range represents anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible for an annual variable target incentive (which may include long-term incentives, if eligible) that aligns with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidate’s qualifications, skills and competencies.
 

Benefits
You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.
 

Your Lithuania specific benefits include:

• Private Health Insurance (3 options)

• Life & Accident Insurance

• Additional days off

• Wide variety of discounts and special offers

• ⁠Free Fitness facilities

• Volunteering activities

• Referral program

• Relocation Buddy support upon request
   

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.  

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. 

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

06-30-2025

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.