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writing of position descriptions.  \n• A copy of this form is kept by the line manager and the position holder.  \nPOSITION DETAILS  \n\n| Position title | Vendor Management Officer |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Job title (HR Business Partner to provide) | Vendor Management Officer |  |  |\n| Position grade (if known) | 10 | Date last graded (if known) |  |\n| Academic faculty / PASS department | PASS |  |  |\n| Academic department / PASS unit | Finance |  |  |\n| Division / section | Procurement & Payment Services |  |  |\n| Date of compilation | 2016 |  |  |\n\nORGANOGRAM  \n(Adjust as necessary. Include line manager, line manager’s manager, all subordinates and colleagues. Include position grades)  \nPURPOSE  \nThe Vendor Management Officer leads the implementation of procurement strategies and tactics for the assigned area of responsibility. This includes determining the best sourcing approach to meet the University’s needs and the execution of purchase transactions for goods and services.  \nThis role’s key focus areas are on contract strategy development, data gathering , spend analysis, procurement basics training, supplier management and periodic customer feedback to improve service delivery. 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