Vendor Operations Performance Lead

Location Dublin
Discipline: Technology
Job type: Contract
Salary: €98000 - €122000 per annum
Contact name: Som Rajendra

Contact email: som@principlehr.com
Job ref: 36098
Published: about 6 hours ago
Startdate: ASAP

We're hiring a Vendor Operations Performance Lead to take full ownership of performance across third-party service partners supporting a large-scale service marketplace.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role centred on vendor performance, quality, efficiency, and outcomes. You'll work closely with service partners and internal teams to ensure vendors deliver against business targets at the right cost.

What's in it for you

  • Annual Salary Range from €98,000 to €122,000 doe
  • 11-month contract - PAYE contract, paid weekly via Principle HR
  • Location: Dublin City - min 2 days onsite - Hybrid work model
  • Possibility of extension
  • High-impact role with clear ownership and measurable outcomes

What you'll be doing

  • Own vendor performance end-to-end, aligned to business objectives (e.g. acquisition targets, cost per action)
  • Build and manage performance tracking including KPIs, SLAs, dashboards, and trend analysis
  • Analyse data to identify performance gaps and drive improvement plans with vendors
  • Lead vendor business reviews and hold partners accountable to outcomes
  • Partner with internal Service Businesses and Vendor Ops teams to support scale and delivery

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years' experience overall, with 5+ years in vendor operations, outsourced operations, or vendor performance roles
  • Strong analytical capability with experience working on large datasets and performance metrics
  • Proven operational background (this is not a procurement, sourcing, or contract-heavy role)
  • Experience with CRM and performance tools such as Salesforce, Mixmax / Gong is a plus
  • Confident stakeholder manager who can challenge vendors and drive results

Interested? Apply Now to this role for immediate consideration.