Global Supplier Contract Manager

Job Description:
Dentsu is a global leader in integrated growth and transformation, driving sustainable solutions and innovation for some of the world's most influential brands. Founded in 1901, dentsu operates in approximately 120 countries with a team of approximately 68,000 employees, and boasts a network of world-class brands, including Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect, Merkle, and more. These brands, each with deep expertise in media, creativity, and digital, collaborate to deliver integrated growth solutions that create lasting, meaningful impact.

As we look toward the future, dentsu is focused on Innovating to impact—fostering collaboration, creativity, and cutting-edge technology to drive real, transformative change.

What your typical day will look like:
As the Global Supplier Contract Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational delivery and governance of contracts with key external partners across Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Acting as a global escalation point, the role ensures vendor compliance, performance, and alignment with dentsu’s business priorities. This includes defining best practices for contract management, supporting global technology strategies, and working closely with cross-functional teams in Technology, Finance, and Procurement. The role also contributes to shaping vendor strategy and provides leadership across regions and functions.

Core responsibilities include:
- Supplier & Contract Management: Oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle, maintain strong supplier relationships, ensure compliance with terms, and resolve disputes efficiently.- Financial & Performance Oversight: Monitor budgets, supplier costs, and contract performance; provide financial insights and approve expenditures exceeding thresholds.- Governance & Risk Compliance: Enforce operational and regulatory compliance, conduct risk assessments, and ensure documentation aligns with legal and company standards.- Collaboration & Process Improvement: Coordinate with global stakeholders, support internal teams, and drive continuous improvement in contract processes and tools.

A bit about you:
- Possess minimum 7 years experience in global supplier/vendor management, contract governance, and operational compliance—ideally within multinational or tech-driven environments.- Strong skills in contract lifecycle management, dispute resolution, financial tracking, and enforcing vendor performance and regulatory compliance.- Proven ability to collaborate across global functions (Legal, Finance, Procurement, IT) and manage multiple stakeholder expectations.- Flexibility and capability to support UK business hours; detail oriented with excellent communication and documentation skills.

What’s in it for you:

- Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
- The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change
- 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way
- Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University
- Be part of a global network that truly invests in recognising performance with via our Never Before Awards, and social impact, including having a clearly mapped path to becoming net zero.

Innovating to Impact:
At dentsu, our diverse and inclusive culture empowers our employees to bring their whole selves to work, fostering innovation and delivering better outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. This culture is key to driving sustainable, transformative results across the business.

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Location:
Kuala Lumpur

Brand:
Global Functions

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent