Skip to main contentA logo with &quat;the muse&quat; in dark blue text.

Research Data Vendor Management

AT Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Research Data Vendor Management

Frankfurt, Germany

WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Global External Content Management (GECM) team helps BCG's internal stakeholders through the enablement and procurement of research sources and tools. This includes managing research sources suppliers, providing operational support, risk reduction and act as the central coordination of stakeholders.

As the Senior Analyst in Third Party Data Management you will work alongside the Sources Lead and the Sourcing Manager to serve as BCG's relationship manager with providers of third-party data and research.
You will lead the creation of internal business data strategies, planning, and drive business behaviors as it relates to vendors. Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Manage, including renewals, a portfolio of vendors across different geographies and to ensure no disruptions to business.

Want more jobs like this?

Get Management jobs in Frankfurt, Germany delivered to your inbox every week.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy.

Identify savings opportunities and build relationships with stakeholders and team support/lead multi-country and multi-function teams through supplier evaluation and selection, internal regular business reviews of their sources and planning. Negotiate and set new vendor contracts.

YOU'RE GOOD AT

Research/vendor /contract management and other vendor oversight activities.
Developing and owning internal business relationships while managing external vendors
Solving problems, using analytics to leverage available management information to build negotiation strategies
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Influencing senior business stakeholders

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

Undergraduate degree with high academic achievement
4-6+ years of relevant business experience in the professional services industry preferred
Advanced knowledge of the key players in the information management industry and their strategies, pricing models, and technologies
Good understanding of content rights management and copyright law concepts, and how to minimize liability and cost preferred
Exposure in negotiating with vendors at senior level
Strong analytic and communication skills
Excellent presence and business acumen, planning, organizational, interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

We are part of the global external content team; covering Sourcing/Contract management, Sourcing Operations, Integration & Portal, and Training & Communications. Your role focuses on the Sourcing/Contract management vertical and will be working closely with sourcing team mates and other colleagues, and business stakeholders & vendors globally.
#LI-BM1

Client-provided location(s): Frankfurt, Germany
Job ID: Boston_Consulting_Group-21644BR
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • On-Site Gym
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Sabbatical
    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Profit Sharing
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)