IT Contracts​/Supplier Manager

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
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.

Our client on a journey of transformation. They’re finding new ways to achieve their purpose of providing families with affordable, sustainable and safe homes. They’re innovating for their customers and to create a thriving workspace that supports everyone.

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

About the role

They’re looking for an IT Supplier Performance & Contracts Manager to join their team and play a key role in shaping how they work with suppliers, manage their contracts and ensure their 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 their IT Directorate, ensuring they get the best value from their suppliers, stay compliant, and plan ahead for the future needs of their 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 their 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.

Salary

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.

About you

• 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

They aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.

A place to build a future

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

And because they believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look forward to:

• 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…