Strategic Technology Commercial Lead

L&C Mortgages; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Electric Car Scheme

Purchase Holiday scheme

Employee wellbeing programmes

Team social events

Job summary

London & Country Mortgages is seeking a Supplier & Commercial Manager to lead strategic relationships with technology suppliers, negotiate contracts and drive value across third‑party services. You will establish governance, monitor performance and support technology procurement, working closely with Finance, Legal and Tech leadership.

This role offers a key opportunity to shape sourcing strategy, optimise costs and licensing, and act as a trusted adviser on supplier strategy while contributing

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing technology suppliers, contracts and commercial relationships.
• Strong track record negotiating complex technology agreements and renewals.
• Excellent understanding of supplier governance, contract management and licensing models.
• Experience balancing commercial, operational and strategic priorities.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting and supplier cost management.
• Experience identifying commercial efficiencies and value optimisation opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with suppliers and senior business stakeholders.
• Proactive, commercially astute and solutions‑focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing strategic relationships with technology suppliers, partners and service providers.
• Leading contract negotiations, renewals and commercial discussions.
• Establishing supplier governance frameworks and performance management processes.
• Monitoring supplier performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting technology procurement and sourcing activities.
• Providing commercial insight and oversight across technology expenditure and third‑party services.
• Identifying opportunities to optimise costs, contracts and licensing arrangements.
• Managing supplier‑related risks and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Partnering with Finance, Procurement, Legal and Technology leaders to support strategic decision making.
• Acting as a trusted advisor on supplier strategy, commercial governance and technology investments.

Skills

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Governance

Performance management

Cost management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Strategic partnerships

Commercial insight

Job description

London & Country Mortgages is seeking a Supplier & Commercial Manager to lead strategic relationships with technology suppliers, negotiate contracts and drive value across third‑party services. You will establish governance, monitor performance and support technology procurement, working closely with Finance, Legal and Tech leadership.

This role offers a key opportunity to shape sourcing strategy, optimise costs and licensing, and act as a trusted adviser on supplier strategy while contributing