Senior IT Vendor Manager

We're partnering with a large, complex organisation to appoint an experienced Senior Vendor Manager to lead strategic IT & Technology supplier relationships across a critical technology estate.

This is a high-impact, senior role with genuine ownership - ideal for someone who knows how to drive value, performance and accountability from enterprise-scale technology vendors.

You’ll take responsibility for a defined IT vendor portfolio, working closely with technology leaders, procurement and senior stakeholders to ensure suppliers deliver against commercial, operational and strategic objectives.

This role combines strategy, governance and hands‑on execution
, offering real influence over how technology partners are selected, managed and evolved.

Lead vendor management with Tier 1 Tech Vendors across multiple business areas

Own strategic supplier relationships and act as the senior point of escalation

Drive contract negotiations, renewals and commercial optimisation

Embed strong governance, performance management and risk controls

Partner with internal stakeholders to align supplier capability to business need

Use data and insight to challenge performance and drive continuous improvement

Proven experience in senior vendor or supplier management roles, within IT or technology environments

Strong commercial and contract management expertise

Confident influencing and challenging senior stakeholders and suppliers

Comfortable operating in large, matrixed organisations

Professional certifications (CIPS, IACCM/WCC) advantageous but not essential

25 days’ holiday (plus buy/sell options)

Private healthcare and wellbeing support

Enhanced pension and life assurance

This is a rare opportunity to step into a visible, strategic role with genuine autonomy and influence - ideal for a commercially driven vendor leader ready to operate at enterprise scale.