IT Supplier Manager

1st Executive Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK financial institution is looking for an IT Supplier Manager to oversee technology suppliers and cyber security partners. This key role requires managing contracts, risks, and aligning strategies within a transformative banking environment. Candidates should possess strong supplier management skills and an understanding of compliance in a regulated setting. This position is part of a significant integration between two major banks, offering a vital opportunity in shaping future operations.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of technology suppliers across cyber, infrastructure, cloud, or core banking systems.
• Proven experience in supplier management, lifecycle management, and budgeting.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders in a complex, regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical technology suppliers and cyber security partners.
• Align commercial strategy, contract management, and risk oversight.
• Ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and value from third-party relationships.

Skills

Supplier management

Risk assessment

Strategic thinking

Operational rigour

Job description

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Job ref:

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Published:

1 day ago

Expiry date:

2025-10-02

Startdate:

ASAP

Salary: Up to £65K + Excellent Benefits

Location: Remote Role

A unique opportunity has emerged for a talented IT Supplier Manager to join a leading UK financial institution undergoing one of the most high-profile acquisitions in the banking sector.

This is more than a job - it's your chance to be part of a transformational journey, helping shape the future of technology delivery and third-party partnerships across two major retail banking brands.

What’s the role about?

You’ll be at the centre of managing critical technology suppliers and cyber security partners, aligning commercial strategy, contract management, and risk oversight with a fast-evolving business landscape.

You’ll work across diverse and specialist teams to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and true value from third-party relationships.

What you’ll bring:

• Deep knowledge of technology suppliers across cyber, infrastructure, cloud, or core banking systems
• Proven experience in supplier management, lifecycle management, and budgeting
• An eye for risk, resilience, and compliance
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders in a complex, regulated environment
• A blend of strategic thinking and operational rigour

Why now? Why this role?

This opportunity places you at the intersection of technology and transformation, during a time of historic integration between two household-name banks.

It's your chance to help shape a next-generation banking platform, build supplier relationships from the ground up, and play a key role in a strategic overhaul of tech operations and governance.

What's in it for you?

All applicants must hold current and valid UK Right to Work