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Contract & Vendor Management Analyst

Investigo
Posted a day ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Contract and Vendor Management Analyst involves supporting the Vendor Manager and Strategic Partner Manager to ensure technology service providers meet their contractual obligations.
  • Key responsibilities include engaging with various departments to align on Technology contractual outcomes and guiding stakeholders through the contract renewal and RFP processes.
  • The analyst will also implement an annual contract renewal schedule and identify cost-saving opportunities within the vendor management framework.
  • Candidates are required to have at least 3 years of experience in Contract Management and Vendor Analysis, particularly in a technology-focused environment.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, although the specific amount is not mentioned in the job listing.

I am currently recruiting for a Contract and Vendor management analyst

In the role you will provide support to the Vendor Manager and Strategic Partner Manager to ensure that key Technology service providers deliver in accordance with their contractual obligations and are developed in line with the businessess strategic goals and vendor management framework.

You will support the expansion of the Technology vendor governance framework to all key vendors

Key Duties

  • Effective engagement between departments, business partners, procurement and service providers for assigned Statements of Work ensuring an aligned approach for effective Technology contractual outcomes.
  • Work with key stakeholders across Technology, Procurement and Legal, the Contract and Vendor Management Analyst will provide guidance and support in the contract renewal/RFP process and will support as required the end-to-end cycle to contract signature, ensuring that all necessary contractual arrangements and service level agreements are successfully constructed.
  • Proactive in supporting the Vendor Manager and Strategic Partner Manager in implementing an annual contract renewal schedule & tracker for all Technology vendors.
  • Support the Contract & Vendor Management function strategy in identifying opportunities for cost savings and work with the internal stakeholders to get buy-in to savings targets and deliver and report against cost savings.
  • Contract management - understanding the contract and then enforcing and adhering to the applicable contract mechanisms as necessary

Experience required

3+ years at a Contract Management & Vendor Analyst level (Technology focused)

  • Proven experience working within a fast-paced organisation
  • Proven history of developing strategic and maintaining partnerships with key vendors and stakeholders
  • Strong IT delivery methods experience

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.