IT Supplier Manager

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

Job summary

A leading UK financial institution is seeking an IT Supplier Manager to manage critical technology suppliers during a significant acquisition. This remote role involves aligning commercial strategy and ensuring compliance in a complex environment. Ideal for candidates with proven supplier management experience and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing technology suppliers across cyber, infrastructure, cloud, or core banking systems.
• Strong background in supplier lifecycle management and budgeting.
• Ability to navigate complex, regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical technology suppliers and cyber security partners.
• Align commercial strategy, contract management, and risk oversight.
• Ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Deep knowledge of technology suppliers

Proven experience in supplier management

Eye for risk and compliance

Confidence working with senior stakeholders

Strategic thinking and operational rigor

Job description

Salary: Up to £65K + Excellent Benefits

Location: Remote Role

Overview

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 the role is 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