IT Supplier Manager

Advanced Resource Managers Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Limited is seeking an experienced IT Supplier Manager for a 6-month contract in Reading. You will lead the IT supplier strategy, manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, and drive the full supplier lifecycle from selection to offboarding.

The role requires active SC or DV clearance, and offers a rate up to GBP 88 per hour Inside IR35 (DOE).

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in IT supplier management, covering supplier selection, contracting, performance management and offboarding.
• Experience developing and executing IT supplier strategies, ideally within a regulated environment such as Aerospace & Defence.
• Strong commercial and contract negotiation experience, preferably internationally.
• Good understanding of IT compliance, risk and regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of the IT supplier landscape, including System Integrators (SIs).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute the IT supplier strategy in line with technology and Value Stream roadmaps.
• Manage key relationships between internal stakeholders and IT suppliers.
• Support tender processes, commercial negotiations and contract renewals.
• Manage day-to-day supplier performance against SLAs, KPIs and contractual obligations.
• Identify and resolve supplier service gaps, risks, compliance issues and performance concerns.
• Lead and participate in supplier performance reviews, CABs and IT operations meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost effectiveness and service quality.

Skills

IT supplier management

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Job description

IT Supplier Manager

Location: Reading
Contract: 6 Months
Rate: Up to GBP88 per hour, Inside IR35 (DOE)
Clearance: Active SC or DV required

We are seeking an experienced IT Supplier Manager to join our team on an initial 6-month contract in Reading.

You will support the definition and delivery of the IT supplier strategy and management framework, working closely with Digital Information leadership, business stakeholders and external suppliers. The role covers the full supplier lifecycle, including supplier selection, procurement, contract negotiation, performance management and offboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and execute the IT supplier strategy in line with technology and Value Stream roadmaps.
• Manage key relationships between internal stakeholders and IT suppliers.
• Support tender processes, commercial negotiations and contract renewals.
• Manage day-to-day supplier performance against SLAs, KPIs and contractual obligations.
• Identify and resolve supplier service gaps, risks, compliance issues and performance concerns.
• Lead and participate in supplier performance reviews, CABs and IT operations meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost effectiveness and service quality.

Key Experience

• 3+ years' experience in IT supplier management, covering supplier selection, contracting, performance management and offboarding.
• Experience developing and executing IT supplier strategies, ideally within a regulated environment such as Aerospace & Defence.
• Strong commercial and contract negotiation experience, preferably internationally.
• Good understanding of IT compliance, risk and regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of the IT supplier landscape, including System Integrators (SIs).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills.