Vendor Manager

2 weeks ago

England, United Kingdom Devonshire Full time

Devonshire, part of Paragon Talent Solutions, is helping businesses ignite their talent by matching their needs for skills with specialists in presentation graphics, Al, digital & IJX, creative & content, sales & marketing and IT & development.


A leading recruitment agency for over 30 years, Devonshire offers an unrivalled service, building strong, lasting relationships with our clients and candidates. This allows for stronger, trusting partnerships to develop and allows us to grow through our reputation.


We’re looking for an experienced Recruitment Vendor Manager who is solution focused and results orientated. This is a critical role for Paragon Talent Solutions and is a management-level position responsible for managing our relationships with external recruitment vendors as part of our Devonshire recruitment agency business.


Key Responsibilities:

Vendor management

  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard recruitment vendors, ensuring alignment with company goals and values.
  • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors to ensure competitive rates and high-quality service.
  • Monitor vendor performance through KPIs and metrics, addressing any issues or inefficiencies promptly.

Stakeholder collaboration

  • Partner with internal HR and hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs and communicate these effectively to vendors.
  • Act as the primary point of contact between the company and recruitment vendors, facilitating communication and resolving any disputes.
  • Collaborate with the HR team to develop and implement vendor management strategies that align with the company’s hiring objectives.

Process optimisation

  • Continuously evaluate and improve the recruitment process, leveraging vendor capabilities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies in vendor engagements.
  • Analyse recruitment data and provide insights to optimize vendor utilisation and reduce time-to-fill and cost-per-hire.

Commercial management

  • Manage the recruitment vendor budget, tracking expenditures and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
  • Provide regular reports to senior management on vendor performance, cost savings, and return on investment.

Skills & Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, with at least 2 years in a vendor management role.
  • Knowledge of recruitment processes, metrics, and best practices.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Ability to analyse data and derive actionable insights.
  • Proficiency in HR software and vendor management systems.


Please note this role will require UK travel to key sites and a London office


Please note that due to the high volume of responses we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted.


Devonshire is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.

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