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Your new companyOur client is renowned for its innovative approach to business, adopting a customer-first approach. You'll be joining an organisation that values the opportunity to grow and will prioritise your development through training and clear progression plans. If you are looking for a business that will ensure the success of each individual and work together in a collaborative environment, then it's exactly the place you'll want to join.As part of their continued journey, they are looking to hire an IT Vendor Management Lead to sit within their IT Business Function.
Your new roleAre you ready to take on a role in IT Vendor Management? As an IT Vendor Management Lead, you will drive business outcomes through strategic vendor relationships, ensuring they deliver value and meet customer expectations. Your role will involve monitoring vendor performance, ensuring compliance with service levels, conducting assurance reviews, supporting security evaluations, and guiding Relationship Managers in performance reviews.You will oversee the performance of SaaS vendors, ensuring they adhere to contractual agreements and deliver value. Your responsibilities will include monitoring and reporting on vendor performance, understanding and maintaining assurance models for IT vendors, and ensuring compliance with security and assurance elements. Additionally, you will negotiate commercial terms for strategic IT contracts, provide expertise during the creation of Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work, and identify and report risks associated with vendors.Staying abreast of innovations in the IT vendor market, you will translate these into strategic outcomes, building and maintaining effective relationships with IT vendors. You will also provide periodic reporting on vendor performance and improvement plans, ensuring sustainable business value.
What you'll need to succeedAre you an experienced IT contract negotiator with a knack for handling complex provisions and clauses? Do you excel in discussing and negotiating financial terms, whether leading the charge or as part of a dynamic team?We are seeking an individual with proven experience of negotiating and managing IT contracts. You will engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, both within and outside the organisation, showcasing your exceptional negotiation skills. Your ability to test and challenge business assumptions will be crucial in driving success.In this role, your excellent communication skills will shine as you build rapport and maintain a network of valuable contacts. You will prepare and analyse service metrics, interpreting data to inform strategic decisions. Your organisational prowess and project management skills will ensure smooth operations and successful outcomes.If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where your expertise will have a significant impact, we want to hear from you! Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
What you'll get in return
- Flexible working options
- Minimum of 35 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Dental insurance and health cash plan
- Annual bonus schemes and salary reviews
- Competitive pension and employee savings
- Well-being activities, yoga, and mindfulness sessions
- Maternity and paternity leave with full pay
- Partner life assurance and critical illness cover
- Deals on gadgets like wearables, tablets, and laptops
- Car salary exchange and cycle scheme
- Return to work programme after maternity leave
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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