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The Senior Service Provider Manager (Senior SPM) oversees the operational performance of our external Service Providers (SP) and co-shapes the global outsourcing strategy. The role focuses on building, maintaining, and scaling a highly effective Service Provider network - balancing efficiency (cost and effort) with effectiveness (value added) - while maintaining full accountability for budget planning and adherence. This role sits within a dedicated, agile Customer Care network management team of seven professionals, consisting of five Service Provider Managers and two Leads, all working collaboratively to drive global partner excellence and operational success.
Job Responsibility
Lead dedicated Service Providers overseeing global customer care outsourced operations, quality assurance, invoicing, and compliance
Monitor, analyze, and evaluate SP performance against key metrics (SL, CSAT, etc.), proactively designing and executing targeted action plans when targets are missed
Drive commercial optimization by modeling financial projections, building robust business cases, and running 'what-if' scenarios to ensure a competitive and resilient outsourcing strategy
Guide cross-functional internal and external stakeholders to align operations with Zalando's overarching Customer Care strategy
Initiate and execute strategic programs that enhance the cultural, social, and economic well-being of the Customer Care ecosystem
Requirements
5+ years of experience in BPO Service Provider Management, customer service operations, or a closely related external partner-facing role
Proven track record of managing large-scale external partners and service providers on a client or provider side
Deep expertise in managing operations via data-driven KPIs, with a demonstrated ability to course-correct underperformance through structured action plans
Strong numerical and analytical skills, with direct experience in budget planning, commercial negotiation, and business case development
Fluency in English
Willingness to travel both within and outside Europe approximately 2–3 weeks per quarter
Exceptional communication and relationship management skills, featuring the cultural sensitivity required to influence diverse global teams and roles
A highly collaborative yet autonomous work style, driven by a solution-oriented mindset and a passion for operational execution
What we offer
27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review