Supplier Relationship Manager - Digital & IT

Overview

A fantastic opportunity for a Supplier Relationship Manager within Digital & IT has arisen to join a leading defence & technology organisation. You'll be embedded within a specialist domain of procurement professionals across the UK and Europe, supporting areas such as Software (SaaS, Engineering & Manufacturing, Enterprise), Hardware, Services, Networks and Cyber.

Supplier Relationship Manager – Digital & IT

Stevenage (hybrid working 2‑3 days onsite per week)

Permanent position

£55,000‑£65,000 + bonus + benefits

• Acts as a trusted member of the UK management team within Digital Services & Solutions Procurement.
• Responsible for leading SRM delivery across a critical digital procurement domain.
• Drives the development and optimisation of key supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Supplier portfolio includes everything from locally based service partners to major European and US software providers.
• Works closely with the Group Supplier Relationship Manager to shape and execute the overarching SRM strategy.
• Owns and develops key vendor relationships and contract strategies for the UK market.
• Collaborates with the wider international procurement community to align approaches, share best practice and uplift SRM capability.

• Strong senior procurement or SRM background, ideally MCIPS qualified or studying towards would be a bonus but not essential.
• Experience influencing and leading SRM strategies, preferably within IT services.
• Knowledge of contracts, contract law, SLAs and performance metrics.
• Ability to manage contracts across the full lifecycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to advise on strategy independently.
• Strong soft skills and emotional intelligence.
• A supportive team player with a passion for building relationships and driving positive outcomes.

To apply for this Supplier Relationship Manager / Supplier Relationship Manager – Digital / Supplier Relationship IT / Supplier Relationship Digital & IT role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.