Associate Manager IT Supplier Relationship Management

Association; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional association in Greater London seeks an individual to enhance Supplier Relationship Management and oversee procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will manage supplier performance, optimize contracts, and collaborate on vendor processes, contributing to operational efficiency. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience. The role includes a flexible hybrid work schedule and a focus on continuous improvement and supplier advocacy.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Healthcare benefits

Pension plan

Annual leave

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a vendor support, procurement, or administrative role.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Improve Supplier Relationship Management across the Association.
• Manage the optimisation of the IT commercial and procurement programme.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive accountability.
• Manage supplier-related budgets and cost savings.
• Develop understanding of supplier services and capabilities.

Skills

Vendor support

Procurement

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

You will improve Supplier Relationship Management across the Association while implementing developed supplier and execution strategies providing oversight and influencing global consistency. This core role provides guidance and scaled support to important teams across our business. You will manage the optimisation of the IT commercial and procurement programme ensuring IT business and administrative practices are aligned with budget and our needs for vendor management and procurement matters. You will report to the Senior Director - Strategic Supplier Relationships as an individual contributor. You will use a hybrid work schedule.

You Will

• Build relationships with a broad spectrum of suppliers ranging in size and services to ensure foster collaboration innovation and continuous improvement that supports our goals.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle including drafting and agreement of contract details execution and renewals ensuring compliance with legal and commercial terms for tier 2 or established suppliers. Lead commercial negotiations to secure favourable terms pricing and value-added services while mitigating risk and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
• Monitor supplier performance driving accountability and initiating corrective actions where performance gaps are identified.
• Provide established analytical and financial data to support IT leadership with review of Business Cases and IT Project Demand requests.
• Manage the centralization of the IT Supplier Segmentation Process
• Partner with the team to manage vendor processes ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with procurement workflows.
• Develop an understanding of supplier services and capabilities. Be the internal advocate for suppliers representing their offerings and managing them on behalf of the Association to ensure mutual success.
• Ensure suppliers follow regulatory security and compliance requirements including ESG and audit readiness (e.g. SOC reports).
• Manage supplier-related budgets track spend against forecasts and identify opportunities for cost savings and budget optimization.

You Have

• A high school diploma or equivalent education
• 2 years experience in a vendor support procurement or administrative role
• Familiarity with financial reporting and budgeting

How We Support You

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. Youll be part of a global diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace including healthcare pension plan annual leave parental leave an employee assistance program. We care about our employees welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognise that everyone has different priorities so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you your family and your lifestyle.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development

About Us

At The Association a Great Place to Work-Certified company we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused empowering the worlds most accomplished accountants to stay relevant meet todays demands and prepare for tomorrows challenges through quality education resources and training.

Learn more about The Association on LinkedIn and our Career Site.

Benefits

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race colour ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Additional Information

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills : CCNA,Accountancy,AXA,Corporate Risk Management,Crystal Report,Fireworks

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1