Vendor Manager

Specialist Computer Centres PLC; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Specialist Computer Centres PLC in Bracknell/London is seeking an experienced Vendor Manager for an initial 6-month contract. The role is hybrid, paying £170 per day via Umbrella, and focuses on developing strategic technology partnerships and maximizing value across the vendor ecosystem.

You will manage relationships with key software vendors, collaborate on go-to-market plans, drive engagement, and secure funding and resources. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Vendor Manager, Partner Manager, or similar role within 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 within data protection, cyber resilience, backup & recovery, cloud infrastructure, or enterprise virtualisation 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

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Project management

Knowledge of software vendors

Job description

Vendor Manager - £170/day via Umbrella (Temporary Position) - 6 months Contract - Bracknell/London (Hybrid) - SCC Flex Contract

We are looking for an experienced Vendor Manager to join SCC on an initial 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused Vendor Manager to develop strategic technology partnerships, drive growth, and maximise value across our vendor ecosystem.

Your responsibilities as the Vendor Manager:

• 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.

As a successful Vendor Manager, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Vendor Manager, Partner Manager, or similar role within 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 within data protection, cyber resilience, backup & recovery, cloud infrastructure, or enterprise virtualisation is desirable.

If you are an experienced Vendor Manager looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Professional references required.

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