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: GBP
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 are finding new ways to achieve their purpose of providing families with affordable, sustainable and safe homes. They are innovating for their customers and to create a thriving workspace that supports everyone.

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

They are 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 GBP
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.

• Managing and maintaining the IT contract register
• Tracking contract length, value, compliance and renewal timelines
• Act as the IT lead on 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.

The spot salary for this post is GBP
45,749 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you are 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.
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They aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.

Benefits
• 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 leave, flexible working options, and support for work‑life balance.
• Career development:
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