Supplier Relationship Manager / IT Cateorgy Manager

Tria; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail/consumer goods organisation is seeking a Technology Supplier Relationship Manager in Leeds for a 6-month contract. The role involves managing supplier effectiveness across a multi-million portfolio, focusing on IT services and driving cost optimisation. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in IT supplier management and experience in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Supplier Relationship Management.
• Strong background in IT Supplier Management and Service contracts.
• Experience managing high-value supplier service contracts.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier effectiveness across the entire IT/Technology estate.
• Implement a new complex technical supplier strategy.
• Focus on driving capability, cost optimisation, and innovation.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

IT Supplier Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Cost Reduction Initiatives

Job description

Technology Supplier Relationship Manager

Leeds -3 days a week onsite

Initial 6 month contract

c 750 - a day inside IR35

We're looking for an experienced Technology Supplier Relationship Manager who has experience of working in blue chip / large organisations on large multi-million portfolios.

You will be joining a fast-moving retail/consumer goods organisation who are embarking on a multi-year programme to drive supplier effectiveness across their entire IT / Technology estate including Software, Networks, Security, EUC, Hosting and Development et

We're particularly looking for someone with strong experience across the entire Technology estate who has seen the complete lifecycle of contracts who can drive supplier effectiveness across its technology estate.

This is a high-impact role implementing a new complex technical supplier strategy, with a focus on driving capability and cost optimisation, value share and innovation, as well as consolidation.

We're looking for someone who has previously worked in a large Retail/FMCG/Consumer Goods/Blue Chip fast-paced company who has demonstrable experience of looking at the complexities and intricacies of technology service contracts. We're looking for someone with a good eye for detail and an innovative approach!

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in Supplier Relationship Management
• Strong background in IT Supplier Management, IT vendor governance, Service contracts
• Experience managing high-value supplier service contracts
• Ability to drive cost reduction initiatives & supplier optimisation
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills - able to influence, negotiate & deliver

If you possess the skills and experience to undertake this assignment, please apply with an up-to-date CV to be considered.