Security-Cleared IT Supplier Lead - Reading Onsite

Synergize Consulting Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 97,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Reading

Job summary

Synergize Consulting Ltd in Reading is seeking an experienced IT Supplier Manager for Digital Information, with a regular onsite presence in Reading (3–4 days per week). Active SC clearance mandatory, DV preferred.

The role involves defining and executing supplier strategies in a highly regulated Aerospace/Defence environment. You will manage end-to-end supplier lifecycle, collaborating with Digital Information leadership, Procurement, Finance and Service Management to ensure governance,

Qualifications

• 3+ years in IT supplier management and end-to-end lifecycle oversight.
• Experience defining and executing IT supplier strategy in regulated industries.
• Strong commercial acumen with IT contract negotiation experience.
• Solid understanding of IT compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience transitioning IT supplier contracts across entities.
• Knowledge of System Integrators and IT service offerings.
• Ability to align supplier governance with strategy and value streams.
• Proven track record of improving supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute an IT supplier strategy with Digital Information and Procurement.
• Align supplier strategy with wider IT and business roadmaps.
• Establish and operate a robust IT supplier governance framework.
• Act as liaison between stakeholders and IT suppliers.
• Support procurement of IT services, including tenders and negotiations.
• Drive initiatives to improve cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Identify and resolve supplier risks and performance concerns.
• Participate in CAB and supplier performance reviews.
• Stay updated on IT supplier management best practices.

Skills

IT supplier management

Contract negotiations

Governance framework

Regulatory compliance

Supplier governance

Transition management

International contracting

Job description

Synergize Consulting Ltd in Reading is seeking an experienced IT Supplier Manager for Digital Information, with a regular onsite presence in Reading (3–4 days per week). Active SC clearance mandatory, DV preferred.

The role involves defining and executing supplier strategies in a highly regulated Aerospace/Defence environment. You will manage end-to-end supplier lifecycle, collaborating with Digital Information leadership, Procurement, Finance and Service Management to ensure governance,