ICT Suppliers Analyst

Data Careers; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing commercial team as an ICT Supplier and Contracts Analyst in a dynamic public sector organization. You will manage ICT suppliers, drive efficiencies, and support critical technology projects. This role requires strong negotiation skills, supplier performance management, and a commitment to UK residency for the last 5 years.

Benefits

Comprehensive range of Employee Benefits

13.5% Pension

Travel and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience managing ICT suppliers and contracts.
• Proven ability to drive cost efficiencies with ICT suppliers.
• Residency in the UK for the last 5 years with no extended periods abroad.

Responsibilities

• Manage ICT suppliers and maintain a centralized database of suppliers and contracts.
• Analyze database data to support senior leadership decision-making.
• Monitor supplier spend against budget to ensure value.

Skills

ICT Supplier Analyst experience

Supplier contract negotiation skills

Supplier performance review experience

Managing supplier KPIs

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

CIPS qualification or equivalent

Job description

Role: ICT Supplier and Contracts Analyst

Location: Hybrid - Wakefield 2 days per week plus WFH

Salary: £38,750 + a comprehensive range of Employee Benefits, including 13.5% Pension, travel and shopping discounts

Key Skills: ICT Supplier Analyst experience, supplier contract negotiation skills, supplier performance review experience, managing supplier KPIs, CIPS qualification or equivalent

Why Apply: Join a fast-growing commercial team within a large ICT function delivering essential services in a high-profile organisation. If you have experience managing IT suppliers, driving cost savings, and are a proactive communicator with initiative, this is a great opportunity.

Our Client: A large Public Sector body providing critical local services with exciting upcoming technology projects offering learning opportunities for IT team members.

The Role:

1. Manage ICT suppliers to maintain a centralized database of suppliers and contracts, liaising regularly with supplier contacts and stakeholders.
2. Update and review the supplier and contract databases.
3. Analyze database data to support senior leadership decision-making.
4. Monitor supplier spend against budget to ensure value.
5. Support ICT asset management to optimize asset use throughout the organization.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Essential:

• At least 2 years' experience managing ICT suppliers and contracts.
• Proven ability to drive cost efficiencies with ICT suppliers.
• CIPS qualification or relevant supplier and contract management experience.
• Experience using KPIs and SLAs to improve supplier performance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Residency in the UK for the last 5 years with no extended periods abroad, to meet security vetting requirements.

Note: You must demonstrate UK residency and work history for the past 5 years to meet security clearance criteria.