Global Vendor Director

Role overview

An international organisation is seeking a seasoned commercial leader to steer the worldwide expansion of a strategic portfolio across several countries. This position is focused on setting the commercial direction, delivering strong business outcomes, and partnering with regional and local leaders to unlock growth in new and existing markets.

What you will do

• Shape and deliver the global commercial roadmap.
• Take ownership of revenue, margin, and growth goals.
• Create and roll out yearly business plans.
• Strengthen pipeline creation and improve commercial results.
• Spot and pursue fresh market expansion opportunities.
• Run strategic business reviews and governance forums.
• Develop trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Work across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and other functions to align execution.
• Manage, mentor, and grow an international specialist team.
• Track performance using reports, forecasts, and executive-level dashboards.
• Lead improvement initiatives and strategic programmes across multiple countries.

Candidate profile

The employer is looking for someone with deep experience in commercial leadership, strategic partnerships, business growth, or alliance management within an international setting. The right person should be comfortable owning commercial outcomes, influencing at senior level, and operating in a complex matrix environment.

Additional information

This opportunity is confidential. Only applicants whose background closely aligns with the requirements will be contacted.

Personal attributes

The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, highly strategic, and execution-focused. A collaborative leadership approach, strong communication skills, the ability to influence effectively, and a data-led, results-driven mindset are all important. Comfort with executive-level interaction is also essential.