Senior Manager, Vendor Management at NielsenIQ in Shenzhen, GD, China

Job description

• Job Purpose
• This role is responsible for leading vendor management strategy and execution for eCommerce data acquisition in China, ensuring high-quality vendor partnerships, compliance, and performance optimization.
• The role builds upon core vendor management practices outlined in the base JD by expanding into strategic leadership, local market expertise, and vendor ecosystem development in China’s unique digital commerce landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor selection, onboarding, and governance for China market
• Develop strong vendor ecosystem and backup strategies
• Drive strategic sourcing and cost optimization
• Act as primary point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders
• Conduct regular business reviews and performance tracking
• Ensure vendors meet KPIs on data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Drive improvement initiatives and corrective actions
• Work with Product, DSci, Ops, Procurement, Finance, and Legal
• Ensure compliance with contracts and procurement processes
• Provide insights into China eCommerce ecosystem (platforms, regulations, vendors)
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and cultural business practices

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor/Master degree (Business, Economics, Data, or related field)
• Experience: 8–12 years in vendor management, eCommerce data, or procurement
• Strong knowledge of China eCommerce ecosystem (Alibaba, JD, Tmall etc.)
• Vendor management and sourcing experience
• Negotiation and stakeholder management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to navigate China’s local business culture
• Strong ownership and accountability mindset
• Proficient in both Mandarin and English

Skills

Required

• Negotiation and stakeholder management
• Proficient in both Mandarin and English

Benefits

• Our Benefits
• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
• NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/