Partner Vendor Manager Lagos Mainland

Human Edge Dimension Consulting is a modern HR consulting firm dedicated to helping startups, small businesses, and growing enterprises build strong human capital foundations. Founded in 2022, our company was born out of a clear need: to make expert-level HR support accessible, affordable, and impactful for businesses in their early growth stages.

We bring a fresh, innovative perspective to HR strategy—combining legal compliance with people-first practices. Whether you're hiring your first employee or restructuring a growing team, we deliver flexible solutions that evolve with your business. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Partner Vendor  Manager

Location: Lagos Mainland, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time Discover moreJob application trackingAfricans & DiasporaHistoryJob Summary

The Partner Vendor Manager is responsible for building, managing and continuously improving the agency's network of external vendors, suppliers, contractors and production partners. The roleholder ensures that the agency has access to reliable vendors, competitive pricing, quality materials/services and timely deliveryacross creative productions, events, activations, installations, printing, fabrication, logistics, equipment and other production requirements. The Partner Vendor Manager will serve as the primary link between the agency and its external production partners, ensuring vendors meet agreed quality, cost, service, compliance and delivery standards.

Vendor Sourcing, Onboarding & Management:

Identify and source reliable vendors across relevant production categories. Conduct vendor due diligence before on boarding & maintain an up-to-date approved vendor database. Evaluate vendor capabilities, capacity, pricing, quality and reliability. Ensure appropriate documentation and agreements are completed before engagement. Develop alternative vendors for critical production requirements to reduce dependency and operational risk. Build strong and professional relationships with strategic vendors. Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor-related matters. Conduct periodic vendor performance reviews. Maintain strong relationships while protecting the agency's commercial interests.

Obtain and evaluate vendor quotations. Compare pricing, quality and delivery timelines. Negotiate competitive rates and favourable payment terms. Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality. Maintain pricing benchmarks for frequently purchased services and materials. Monitor vendor-related expenditure against approved budgets. Ensure purchases and engagements follow approved procurement procedures.

Work closely with Creative Production Managers and project teams to understand production requirements. Recommend suitable vendors based on project scope, quality, budget and timeline. Coordinate vendor mobilization for productions, events, installations and activations. Ensure vendors understand project specifications and deadlines. Monitor vendor delivery during active projects. Escalate potential delays or quality issues before they affect production.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree/HND in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Marketing or a related discipline. 4 – 6 years' experience in vendor management, procurement, production, sourcing, supply chain or operations. Experience working with multiple vendors and service providers. Experience negotiating pricing and commercial terms. Experience within creative production, advertising, events, branding, media, construction, fabrication or related industries is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of the local vendor/supplier market is an advantage.

Vendor & Supplier Management. Negotiation & Commercial Acumen. Procurement & Cost Management. Relationship Management. Production/Project Coordination. Quality Control. Problem-Solving. Attention to Detail. Communication & Stakeholder Management.

14th August, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs and applications to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] and [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title for as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.