IT Commercial Lead: Contracts, Budgets & Vendors

GSF Car Parts; Shareshill; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GSF Car Parts is seeking an IT Commercial Manager to oversee the financial and contractual operations of the IT function. The role blends budget control, contract governance, and supplier management to drive cost efficiency and compliant service delivery.

You will lead IT spend reporting, manage vendor relations, and support strategic sourcing initiatives while working across IT, Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT commercial or financial management roles.
• Strong understanding of IT contracts, procurement, and vendor management.
• Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools such as Excel/ERP.

Responsibilities

• Contract Management: negotiate, review, and manage IT contracts and renewals; ensure terms and SLAs are met.
• Financial Oversight: manage IT budgets, forecasts, and actuals; oversee spend reconciliation.
• Vendor & Supplier Management: primary contact for IT suppliers; monitor performance and risks.
• Reporting & Analysis: produce regular IT spend and savings reports; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Governance & Compliance: ensure financial controls and procurement policy adherence; support audits.
• Team Leadership: line manage Finance Admin; coach and delegate with oversight.

Skills

IT contracts management

Budget forecasting

Vendor management

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel & ERP

Education

Bachelor degree in Business/Finance/IT

Certifications (optional: CIPS/ITIL/Prince2)

Tools

Excel

ERP platforms

Job description

GSF Car Parts is seeking an IT Commercial Manager to oversee the financial and contractual operations of the IT function. The role blends budget control, contract governance, and supplier management to drive cost efficiency and compliant service delivery.

You will lead IT spend reporting, manage vendor relations, and support strategic sourcing initiatives while working across IT, Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams.