IT Supplier Manager

Title: IT Supplier Manager
Day Rate: £700 - £800pd (Inside IR35)
Duration: 3 - 6 Months
Based: London (2-3 days a week)

Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Establish and manage supplier relationships, contract compliance, and performance standards.
• Align supplier strategies with IT and business objectives.
• Support Procurement with market insights and sourcing initiatives.
• Develop and implement best practice approaches for supplier management, including Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, and Performance Management.

Policy & Process

• Lead supplier segmentation and contract management aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Define, monitor, and improve KPIs and service levels.
• Manage supplier performance reviews, risk registers, and contract governance.

Customer & Supplier Relationships

• Build strong partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Advise on contract adjustments to meet business needs.
• Stay informed on industry best practices and maintain supplier benchmarking.

Technical Oversight

• Conduct vendor reviews and manage the Software Assets and Rights Management (SARM) team.
• Ensure software renewals and IT requirements align with business needs.
• Provide accurate data for effective decision-making.

People & Influence

• Collaborate across IT and Procurement, driving outcomes through influence and support.
• Act as a trusted advisor on Third-Party relationships and service delivery.

Skill Requirements

• Qualified within own personal discipline, with extensive post-qualification work experience to include:

• Working as part of a senior team within a complex organisation (preferably within financial services industry)
• At least 5 years of relevant Technology procurement/vendor management experience
• Experience of working with ITO's and transitioning of services to a Third Party

Extensive experience working with offshore vendorsStrong technical IT knowledge Understanding of interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needsStrong negotiation, influencing, analytical skillsProject/change management skills/disciplinesStrong customer orientation skills and ability to proactively manage customer expectation

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Location: South East London, GB

Posted Date: 11/21/2024