Head Of Vendor Management

Talentify; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UK is seeking a Head of IT Vendor Management Office to optimize vendor processes and enhance value from existing contracts and partnerships. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in vendor management and strategic oversight, driving collaboration across teams and ensuring excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Expertise in vendor management and service provider management.
• Strong understanding of IT contracts and procurement processes.
• Ability to establish and manage vendor partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Establish a robust process for IT vendor management.
• Evaluate existing contracts to improve standards.
• Work closely with senior managers to migrate third-party services in-house.

Skills

Vendor management

Service provider management

Strategic thinking

Evaluating contracts

Collaboration with leadership

Job description

Job Title: Head of IT Vendor Management Office

Job Description

As an experienced IT Vendor Management Professional, you will be responsible for establishing structure around vendor management processes outside of procurement. Your primary objective will be to ensure value is delivered from existing vendors through effective management and governance and delivering high-value services from service providers. You will serve as a key partner in migrating external augmented resource contracts into internal teams and play a critical role in maximizing value from existing contracts, partnerships, and internal service providers.

Responsibilities

• Establish a robust process in conjunction with procurement to ensure IT contracts are fit for purpose.
• Responsible for requirements and deliverables and supporting the onboarding of new contracts.
• Work closely with the Senior Manager - Special Projects to support the strategy for reducing reliance on third parties where there is high dependency, ensuring an aligned approach to migrate application support to internal teams.
• Guide the Senior Manager - Special Projects on best practices and on migrating large support and development contracts in-house over an 18-month timeframe.
• Evaluate existing complex contracts with multiple service variations to understand opportunities and limitations for achieving higher standards of output from third parties.
• Document systems, embed SLA’s, improve programme management, and enhance QA.
• Set the strategy for third-party services, identifying which services should be provided externally.
• Establish partnership relationships with key vendors to ensure support and value are driven from existing contracts.
• Create the structure and oversee the Key Vendor Program, identifying key partners and managing costs and value from external providers.
• Work closely with the CFO to forecast future costs for Reinsurance IT.
• Proactively explore the landscape for emerging technologies in the Reinsurance space.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Future Technologies to ensure a close understanding of business vision and how future technologies and service providers will play a role.

Essential Skills

• Expertise in vendor management and service provider management.
• Ability to establish and manage vendor partnerships and programmes.
• Strong understanding of IT contracts and procurement processes.
• Proficiency in evaluating complex contracts and identifying value opportunities.
• Strategic thinking to set and implement third-party service strategies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in migrating external resource contracts into internal teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies in the Reinsurance space.

Why Work Here?

Join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects and play a critical role in shaping the future of technology services. The work environment encourages creativity and strategic thinking, offering a dynamic setting to develop and apply your expertise.

Work Environment

You will work in a technologically advanced setting, engaging with emerging technologies in the Reinsurance space. The role offers flexibility and the chance to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of business vision and technology integration.

Location

London, UK

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