Vendor Management & Campaign Operations

Job Description: Vendor Management & Campaign Operations

Location: Panaji, Goa

"Note: This is a short-term contractual role, with the contract ending in February 2027."

A. About Varahe Analytics:

Varahe Analytics is one of India's premier integrated political consulting firms, specialising in building data-driven 360-degree election management. We help our clients with strategic advice and implementation, combining data-backed insights and in-depth ground intelligence into a holistic electoral campaign.

We are passionate about our democracy and the politics that shape our world. We draw on some of the sharpest minds from distinguished institutions and diverse professional backgrounds to help us achieve our goal of building electoral strategies that spark conversations, effect change, and help shape electoral and legislative ecosystems in our country.

B. About this Role:

We are looking for an organised Vendor Management & Campaign Operations Lead and Associates to join our Vendor Management team for the Goa region . You will keep campaigns running smoothly by managing budgets, vendor relationships, and digital-ad operations, coordinating internal teams and external partners for timely execution in support of our client's electoral engagements.

This role requires strong organisational and stakeholder-management skills, a good understanding of the influencer and creator ecosystem, and familiarity with the Goan context. This is a contract-based, campaign engagement running through February 2027. Selected candidates will initially work remotely and should be ready to relocate to the Panaji office once intimated, with travel across Goa for campaign operations as needed.

C. What Would This Role Entail?

• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and digital-ad operations across the campaign.
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners for timely execution and delivery.
• Track campaign spend, invoices, payments, and vendor deliverables.
• Onboard and manage influencers, creators, agencies, and media partners.
• Negotiate rates, timelines, and deliverables with vendors and partners.
• Maintain accurate operational and financial records and reporting.
• Resolve operational issues and ensure accountability across vendors.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality across all documentation.

D. Necessary Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognised institution.
• Experience in vendor management, payments, campaign operations, or project coordination.
• Good understanding of influencer marketing, creator ecosystems, digital advertising, and social campaigns.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to track campaign spend, invoices, and vendor deliverables accurately.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and vendor relationships at once.
• Based in Goa or available to work in Goa, with flexibility during campaign events.

E. Good to Have Skills:

• An existing network of influencers, creators, agencies, or media partners.
• Prior experience in political campaigns, advertising, media agencies, influencer marketing, or talent management.
• Knowledge of Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, and English for coordinating with local vendors.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

F. How to Apply

If you're a professional looking for a high-impact challenge, interested in joining a team of like-minded and motivated individuals who think strategically, act decisively, and get things done, drop an email at o , & with the subject line: Vendor Management & Campaign Operations Team, Goa.