IT Contracts​/Supplier Manager

IT Contracts/Supplier Manager

A place to drive change

Location: Bradford, Hybrid (2-3 days in the office with occasional travel to other offices as required).

Salary: £45,749 per annum.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm.

We're on a journey of transformation. We're finding new ways to achieve our purpose of providing families with affordable, sustainable and safe homes. We're innovating for our customers and to create a thriving workspace that supports everyone.

We're a team of passionate, dedicated people, working to drive change for the better. We're building something special here and we want driven, creative people to join us. If you're looking for a career where you can be part of change, share your ideas and help us transform, there's never been a more exciting time to join us and shape our future.

We're looking for an IT Supplier Performance & Contracts Manager to join our team and play a key role in shaping how we work with suppliers, manage our contracts and ensure our technology services continue to meet the needs of colleagues and customers.

You’ll take ownership of a large portfolio of IT contracts, with a combined value of approximately £7.5 million. This is a central role within our IT Directorate, ensuring we get the best value from our suppliers, stay compliant, and plan ahead for the future needs of our organisation.

You’ll be involved in the full end‑to‑end contract lifecycle, including:

• Managing and maintaining the IT contract register
• Tracking contract length, value, compliance and renewal timelines
• Act as the IT lead on re‑procurements and replacements, working closely with our central Procurement team
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and ensuring they meet agreed KPIs and service levels
• Supporting day‑to‑day financial management, month‑end activities, longer‑term forecasting and annual budget planning
• Raising requisitions in Unit4 and ensuring smooth financial processes
• Collaborating with the Service Desk and wider IT teams to understand performance, risks and areas for improvement
• Monitoring technical requirements such as disaster recovery plans and business continuity commitments
• Reporting on supplier performance, financial standing and future pipeline

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves structure, clarity, problem solving and building strong relationships – both internally and externally.

The spot salary for this post is £45,749 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.

• Strong supplier relationship and communication skills.
• Proven experience of managing large portfolios of IT contracts.
• Strong understanding of public procurement processes, supplier selection, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of IT services and technologies to assess supplier capabilities.
• Experience in identifying and mitigating supplier‑related risks.
• Experience of day‑to‑day financial control and management of a budget.

We've got big ambitions and we're looking for people who want to grow with us. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.

• Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
• Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
• Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.
• Future‑focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.
• Family‑friendly policies – Enhanced parental…