Strategic Vendor Partnerships Manager

SCC; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SCC is seeking an experienced Vendor Manager to lead strategic technology partnerships and maximise value across the vendor ecosystem on an initial 6-month contract. You will manage relationships with key software vendors, drive go-to-market initiatives, and secure funding and resources while working closely with distribution partners to optimise costs.

The role requires strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills, with experience in data protection, cyber resilience, cloud

Qualifications

• Experience as Vendor Manager, Partner Manager, or similar in the technology sector.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing vendor performance and funding.
• Strong analytical and project management capabilities.
• Knowledge of software and technology vendors.
• Experience in data protection, cyber resilience, backup & recovery, cloud infrastructure, or enterprise virtualization is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key software vendors and act as the primary point of contact.
• Collaborate on go-to-market plans and growth initiatives.
• Drive vendor engagement and identify new business opportunities.
• Maintain vendor certifications and specialisations.
• Support strategic partnerships, marketplace initiatives, and services ecosystems.
• Secure vendor funding, incentives, and resources.
• Work closely with distribution partners to maximise value and optimise costs.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project management

Job description

SCC is seeking an experienced Vendor Manager to lead strategic technology partnerships and maximise value across the vendor ecosystem on an initial 6-month contract. You will manage relationships with key software vendors, drive go-to-market initiatives, and secure funding and resources while working closely with distribution partners to optimise costs.

The role requires strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills, with experience in data protection, cyber resilience, cloud