Strategic IT Vendor & Contracts Manager

The University Of Salford; United States; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

University of Salford’s Digital Services department is seeking an experienced IT Vendor & Supplier Relationship Manager to lead our technology suppliers, contracts and commercial relationships. The role requires strong negotiation skills, supplier management experience and collaboration with Procurement, Finance and Legal.

A hybrid pattern with regular on-campus attendance is expected. The successful candidate will manage performance, renewals and governance, working to secure best value and

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic relationships with the University's technology vendors and suppliers, acting as the primary point of contact for supplier performance, commercial engagement and contractual matters.
• Manage the full lifecycle of technology vendor contracts, working collaboratively with Procurement and Legal Services to coordinate renewals, contractual variations and governance activities.
• Lead vendor performance management, ensuring suppliers meet agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and contractual obligations through regular performance reviews and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).

Job description

University of Salford’s Digital Services department is seeking an experienced IT Vendor & Supplier Relationship Manager to lead our technology suppliers, contracts and commercial relationships. The role requires strong negotiation skills, supplier management experience and collaboration with Procurement, Finance and Legal.

A hybrid pattern with regular on-campus attendance is expected. The successful candidate will manage performance, renewals and governance, working to secure best value and