Interim Vendor Manager - IT

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Financial Service client in London is seeking a strategic IT Vendor Manager for a long-term maternity cover contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle and leading negotiations with technology vendors to enhance the vendor management model.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Holiday allowance

Pension contributions

Access to Hays Workspace portal with discounts

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial services sector.
• Experience engaging with technology suppliers.
• Confident individual, proactive, and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Lead all conversations and reviews with key suppliers.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle from tendering to delivery.
• Ensure accountability for all deliverables to the business.

Skills

Vendor Management

Negotiation

Communication

Proactivity

Leadership

Job description

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Your newpany

One of our leading Financial Service clients in London is looking to appoint a long-term contractor to join their Vendor Management team, specifically aligned to Tier 1 & 2 Technology Vendors. This organisation has gone through a major transformation, and therefore someone who is able to lead vendors with little supervision is required in this role. This role covers long-term maternity leave, therefore the role could be up to 18 months in length.

Your new role

As the strategic IT Vendor Manager, you will lead all conversations, reviews, and negotiations with key suppliers across technology, holding them accountable for all deliverables to the business. This is a global role based in London, ensuring the full contract lifecycle is managed effectively from tendering through to delivery and supplier payments.

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed, you will be a confident individual with significant experience within the financial services sector, particularly engaging with technology suppliers. You should be proactive, willing to get involved, and motivated to improve the vendor management model within the organisation.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive a competitive day rate, holiday allowance, pension contributions, and access to the Hays Workspace portal, which offers retail and leisure discounts.