Strategic Security Vendor Partnerships Lead

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commercial ownership

Cross-functional exposure

Vendor events sponsorship

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is currently seeking an experienced Vendor Manager to own relationships with security vendors and maximise commercial performance. Reporting to the Marketing Director, you will manage vendor portfolios, drive MDF and rebates, maintain certifications, and serve as SME for internal teams and vendor partners.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration across sales, marketing and account management, prepare monthly SLT reports, and help shape vendor strategy

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in vendor relationship management across multiple departments.
• Strong knowledge of ICT technologies and full project cycles.
• Proven ability to manage MDF, rebates, and deal registrations.
• Excellent presentation and communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full vendor product portfolio to maximise commercial performance.
• Provide marketing-aligned content to support joint vendor initiatives.
• Coordinate and optimise deal registrations and funded activities.
• Drive MDF and rebate management and monthly reporting.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with SLT.
• Ensure vendor certifications are maintained.
• Act as SME for vendor portfolio internally and externally.
• Prepare monthly vendor performance reports.

Skills

Vendor relationship management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is currently seeking an experienced Vendor Manager to own relationships with security vendors and maximise commercial performance. Reporting to the Marketing Director, you will manage vendor portfolios, drive MDF and rebates, maintain certifications, and serve as SME for internal teams and vendor partners.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration across sales, marketing and account management, prepare monthly SLT reports, and help shape vendor strategy