This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Category Manager for Software with a proven track record in strategic sourcing and vendor management on a global scale. You will play a critical role in leading the development, execution, and ongoing management of category strategies for software purchases across … and SaaS solutions, aligning with the organisation's technology roadmap. Lead complex negotiations for multi-year, multi-million-dollar SaaS licensing agreements. Manage key supplier relationships, conducting regular reviews and quarterly business reviews (QBRs) to ensure performance and alignment with strategic goals. Drive continuous improvement and innovation with suppliers … focusing on enhancing processes through automation and other change management methods. Ensure compliance with third-party risk management and supplier diversity policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and communicate effectively across the enterprise regarding suppliermanagement strategies. Oversee the entire contracting process more »
new product development through to launch. Take into consideration our social and environmental goals within every aspect of the role, eg. sustainable sourcing, recyclability SupplierManagement You will be confident in monitoring performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports. Providing Weekly & Monthly reports to our suppliers … Experienced in leading on action from follow up audits with non compliances and supporting improvements with suppliers. Populating data as part of the SupplierManagement Quarterly Reviews reports and attendance at supplier Quarterly Reviews. Lead regular meetings with supplier quality teams. A confident traveller who will … visit our suppliers and work with them to instigate best practice and ongoing improvements to quality processes in production & constant improvement in finished goods. Management of third-party external laboratory relationships as part of our due diligence process to ensure continued safe production of pet food. Critical: A Technical more »
incidents and degradations in service, alongside operational command and control through compliance and focus on reduced incidents and fast recovery of services, including operational management of all end user vendors. The role: Ensure service delivery remains aligned to business needs by engaging with key stakeholders to understand and shape … services takes the best advantage of market capability, driving efficiency and continual service improvement Track and report on all services being delivered and assess supplier performance Ensure all services have a robust support model to be able to provide as required Deliver effective escalation, command and control, and resolution … in a similar role, leading a global 24x7 service offering Experience delivering critical IT services in an operational environment Previously dealt with a diverse supplier framework Understanding of service value for customers and driving continuous service improvement Strong stakeholder management skills and an ability to influence at senior more »
when to apply them. o Enterprise architecture with significant data volumes and usage patterns o Database products. o Data management. *Experience in an equivalent management role and SME environment providing support for multiple sites and a colleague base of circa 300 remote/hybrid/office users. *Experience of … an IT strategy to ensure systems are scalable and can assist the business to maintain a leading-edge service proposition. *Experience of direct team management, leading a small team of small teams. *Proven experience in managing large complex IT projects with multi-function teams and 3 party vendors – including … project methodology and best practice. *Ability to prioritise customer issues and problems *Strong IT-suppliermanagement experience for one-off and ongoing contractual arrangements. Other information 💰 Salary £85k-£100k per annum with a performance related bonus 🏖 Starting at 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to more »
on procurement projects Manage and develop relationships with stakeholders across varying departments, of all levels End to end procurement, tendering, post contact award and suppliermanagement Lead, design and implement effective sourcing strategies Experience & Requirements Experience within IT and Corporate Services categories would be highly preferable Ideally exposure more »
Croydon, Surrey, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Lioness Recruitment Limited
business strategy and oversee the whole of IT for the business covering both infrastructure, applications, and data. You will be responsible for governance, data management and security, contract management, IT strategy, performance management etc. As this is managing a relatively small team you must be comfortable being … Manager/Systems Manager/Applications Manager or similar, and ideally from within a not-for-profit setting Experience of all aspects of people management recruitment, performance management, appraisals etc Change management Database management and strong MS SQL toolkit (SSRS, SSIS & SSMS) Solid understanding of MS … technologies such as SharePoint, InfoPath & ideally PowerApps Networking, infrastructure & applications Stakeholder experience at all levels Third party suppliermanagement and contract negotiation Budget management Experience of project management and successful delivery of projects end to end Ready to take the first step to your next step more »
Loughborough, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
ECS Resource Group
Supplier Risk Management Engineer Medical Devices/Pharmaceuticals Location: Loughborough Role: Hybrid (Onsite/Home/Travel) Salary: Competitive based on experience My client is a leading medical device drug delivery business, one of the leading manufacturers, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent SupplierManagement Engineer to join the business. Joining the sourcing team, in this role you are responsible for deploying the Supplier Risk Management systems and processes across the site, handling supplier risk audits and best practice. Key Job Responsibilities Responsible for the deployment of Supplier Risk Management systems and processes across the site and supplier risk assessments. Supporting development of the Supplier Risk Management processes, identifying best practices. Responsible for the Quarterly Business Review and vendor scorecard programme in commodity class, leading improvement efforts with our key strategic or high risk suppliers across more »
Greater Preston Area, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
InvitISE Ltd
office 1 day per week. The successful candidate will possess proven skills working with the following - IT/ICT buying IT Sourcing IT Service Management Contract variation Risk Management Stakeholder management relationship managementSupplierManagement CIPS level 4 Interested? Please apply below ICT Buyer … IT Buyer, IT Supplier Manager, ICT Supplier Manager, IT Procurement Manager, ICT Procurement Manager, ICT Procurement, IT Procurement, ICT Sourcing Manager, IT Sourcing Manager, IT Source, ICT Sourcer, CIPS, public sector, government, NHS, council more »
Greater London, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Aquent
your unique position at the intersection of all the global Rewards functions (Compensation, Benefits, Global Mobility) to enhance the overall team by supporting vendor management, project management, presentation development, reporting, and data collection. You will lead cross-functional projects, with business requirements driven by one of the Rewards … functions and partner with other teams across EX (HR) including: ERC, Business Partners, Employee Communications, Procurement & SupplierManagement, and TechOps. The ideal candidate shouldn't expect one day to be the same as the previous, but will have some core BAU responsibilities. Responsibilities Vendor Management: • Leads the … meeting the needs of the business. • Supporting our global and regional benefit program managers with operational components of their programs within the system. Project Management: • Manages the project and resources required to deliver, including (but not limited to) managing the timeline, resource allocation, and client expectations. • Creates, maintains and more »
Banbury, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Westbase.io
contracts, communicating expectations and performance, and resolving any product or service-related concerns. The Vendor Manager will coordinate with various cross-functional departments, maintain Supplier & Vendor records and databases, and build reports and surveys for tracking and auditing vendor programs. We will develop and support you on the job … value and limit risk, maintaining major contractual agreements and supporting our teams and business. Providing contractual and commercial advice to the business on procurement & supplier management. Proactively contribute to Westbase.IO’s ESG goals by listening to our suppliers and developing sustainable procurement methods. Proactively contribute to the development of … engagement plan appropriate for the type of Vendor. Working with the Commercial Team (inc. Sales Director, Finance Director, Legal etc.) to define & agree new Supplier & Vendor contracts inc. SLA’s, Targets, MDF, Funded Heads, Customer Success, commercial remedies, penalties, credits, etc. where appropriate. Familiarisation of Vendors with product priorities more »
forecasting and Glidepath creation. Manage and maintain an existing sustainability visualization dashboard and actively delivery dashboards to Amazon business units and sustainability teams. Stakeholder Management - collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Sustainability, M&E, Customer Experience and Learning, Category Management, Event Tech, Travel Tech, Finance and Data Teams … presenting solutions to leadership. Identify and support project rollouts for new tools and process changes that drive innovation in Meetings and Events Sustainability program. SupplierManagement - work with Amazon M&E suppliers to partner and innovate in the Meetings and Events Sustainability space. Engagement - create engaging training and … Previous experience in Sustainability consulting will be a plus. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Science, Data Analytics, Business Administration, Travel Management, Event Management) preferred Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FESTIVE ROAD, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic more »
and care in terms of both practical advice and action in areas where competence, knowledge and experience are needed. Deliver effective client IT Operations Management within the organisation, ensuring ITIL best practices are implemented and followed. Act as Senior supplier for client projects, developing a strong understanding of … policies. Ensure IT Roadmaps are maintained and communicated effectively. Essential skills - applicants must demonstrate this within their CV/application : Excellent knowledge of Service Management Delivery - ITIL. Career experience in the IT industry, with at least 5 years in an IT operations senior role. Broad and up to date … knowledge of the IT landscape across both infrastructure and application delivery. Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills. Suppliermanagement experience. Excellent presentation skills to senior internal and external organisation leaders. more »
Theale, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Cornerstone
key property portfolios including but not limited to Network Rail , TFL, Water Companies, Councils, Heathrow ,Gatwick and other airports. Key Responsibilities Contract/commercial Management - Contract manage the commercial relationship with MSA/Portfolio providers and lead the negotiation of appropriate portfolio framework and/or template Code agreements. … Achieve this through structured portfolio account plans. Stakeholder & Relationship Management - Build & maintain effective working relationships with other Cornerstone teams to ensure Cornerstone policy is understood & applied consistently and improve certainty that objectives will be achieved by setting realistic expectations, delivering on commitments & effective communication. Continuous Improvement - Identify areas for … improvement & take ownership of specific issues through to resolution to drive improved performance and achieve targets. SupplierManagement - Manage 3rd party suppliers to ensure they comply with all processes and guidelines applicable to each MSA/portfolio by creating an environment that drives success & secures business targets through more »
Greater Cardiff Area, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Principality Building Society
team and drive the transformation of our learning ecosystem. As a Digital Learning Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in assisting in the management of all central digital learning technologies to deliver a comprehensive suite of blended and digital learning solutions. From developing and optimising digital learning infrastructure … inclusive and accessible content, you'll spearhead initiatives that enhance the learning experience for our employees across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the management of our central digital learning technologies, including licensing, suppliermanagement, and integrated learning platforms, to provide a fully accessible digital learning offering. … skills, with the ability to create engaging digital content. Knowledge of current and emerging online learning technologies and best practices. Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in digital learning design. *If you are successfully shortlisted, we will be holding Interviews week commencing 27th May. more »
Company Description TechServe specialises in advanced facilities management and innovative space solutions. We optimise workspace efficiency through our 'Space as a Service' offerings, supported by powerful analytics from tools like Power BI. Our team includes offshore specialists who ensure superior service and effective supplier management. Trust Techserve to more »
Virginia Water, Surrey, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Cedar Recruitment
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Category Manager for Software with a proven track record in strategic sourcing and vendor management on a global scale. You will play a critical role in leading the development, execution, and ongoing management of category strategies for software purchases across … and SaaS solutions, aligning with the organisation's technology roadmap. Lead complex negotiations for multi-year, multi-million-dollar SaaS licensing agreements. Manage key supplier relationships, conducting regular reviews and quarterly business reviews (QBRs) to ensure performance and alignment with strategic goals. Drive continuous improvement and innovation with suppliers … focusing on enhancing processes through automation and other change management methods. Ensure compliance with third-party risk management and supplier diversity policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and communicate effectively across the enterprise regarding suppliermanagement strategies. Oversee the entire contracting process more »
Bradford, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Yorkshire Water
depyloyment including ongoing support. What skills & qualifications you will need: Extensive experience in managing end to end delivery in large organisations. Strong commercial and suppliermanagement skills. Significant experience of influencing senior stakeholders. Experience of the design and development of IT solutions including effective delivery governance and portfolio … management concepts. Extensive experience of working Agile/Scaled Agile and DevSecOps delivery methodologies. Extensive experience of working with digital and cloud technologies, specifically Azure. Extensive experience with 3rd party delivery teams. Educated to degree level and or with appropriate professional qualification. You will also benefit from having: Understanding more »
Droitwich, Worcestershire, West Midlands, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Muller Dairy
provide strategic procurement leadership to the Indirect & IT team, with the individual acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), coordinator and facilitator of category management, suppliermanagement and sustainability activities in an SAP Ariba enabled Source to Pay (S2P) environment. The purpose of the role initially is … to ensure the effective transition of Group Procurements Indirect & IT team to a strategic category management focused organisation, which is planned for Q3 this year. This will involve working with spend category aligned teams to eliminate, automate, shift (to Group Shared Service (GSS)), optimise and standardise activities across the … seamless end to end S2P process, supported by clear policy, process and guidance and removing existing regional variances Accelerating the adoption of category and suppliermanagement within Indirect & IT, acting as our primary SME providing expertise and knowledge transfer whilst ensuring these activities are planned and prioritised. This more »
Walton-On-Thames, Surrey, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
1st Executive Limited
developing, supporting, and implementing procurement strategies and leading project teams at a European/multi-country level A successful negotiator with excellent stakeholder and suppliermanagement skills, equally focused on value for money, service quality, and positive strategic outcomes Highly influential and credible at the highest levels Numerate more »
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Head Resourcing
IT Project Manager Up to £55k + bonus Glasgow – hybrid working 3rd party management – suppliermanagement – infrastructure projects – IT onboarding Head Resourcing is looking for a Technology Change Project Manager to join one of Scotland’s biggest success stories. This role will sit within their Business Systems … team and take ownership of IT Vendor Management, including the full onboarding life cycle and stakeholder management. In this role you will work closely with business stakeholders to understand the opportunities and problems they have/are looking to solve and turn these into technical requirements to take to … of the relevant IT supplier. The successful candidate will facilitate the tender process through to contract negotiation and on-boarding and then manage the supplier relationship moving forwards. Our client is one of the biggest names in their industry, offering a fantastic place to work with great benefits and more »
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
main hospital sites and many community and remote locations. We are recruiting an experienced ICT Contracts Manager to work within the Service Assets & Configuration Management (SACM) Team, who will manage day-to-day IT supplier relationships and associated contracts and maintain an overview of contract performance in order … to report to the IT Senior Management Team to inform planning and strategic decisions. The successful candidate will lead from an IT perspective in negotiations to resolve contractual and supplier performance issues, championing continual service improvement and driving initiatives that deliver performance improvements and best value for money. … based meetings will be essential. Main duties of the job The postholder will be the first point of contact for suppliers from a contracts management perspective. They will be responsible for structuring, scheduling, and attending regular service review meetings with suppliers and other members of the IT Service Department more »
service provisions including access to exiting personnel and knowledge sharing. Proven experience of defining and agreeing exit related accountabilities and responsibilities for the exiting supplier, and holding the supplier to account in respect of those responsibilities and any agreed deliverables. Proven ability to manage complex and potentially strained … supplier relationships during the period of exit. Facilitate agreement of dependencies to be delivered by the incumbent that are required by the replacement supplier in the Implementation of the new service. Review replacement supplier deliverables from an exit perspective to ensure the new supplier's Implementation … is integrated and in line with the agreed Exit Plan. Provide feedback comments for the replacement supplier as required. Manage the progress of the incumbent against the agreed Exit Plan, Termination Services and external dependencies. Strong commercial and suppliermanagement skills to encourage collaborative working across all more »
Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
SRG
review of temperature data and transportation documentation and serialisation checks. Review and approve documentation related to product distribution, transportation, and storage. Liaise with the SupplierManagement function to complete initial and ongoing qualification activities for in-country distribution providers. Requirements Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, Life Sciences, or more »
Bradford, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Yorkshire Water
with responsibility for a budget up to £10m per annum Provide leadership and oversight of an internal team of circa 30 colleagues and broader management of partner teams of over 100 people. Ensuring that requirements and designs reflect business needs and are aligned to the IT strategy and architecture. … of POCs, MVPs etc What skills & qualifications you will need: Extensive experience in managing end to end delivery in large Organisations Strong commercial and suppliermanagement skills. Extensive experience of influencing senior stakeholders. Experience of the design and development of IT solutions. Extensive experience with 3rd party delivery … Utilities environment. Experience of working with digital and cloud technologies. Experience of working in Agile of Scaled Agile delivery methodologies. Qualifications in PMI Program Management Professional or Portfolio Management Professional. We embrace a flexible working model, where our hybrid setup typically requires an average of 1 -2 days more »
London, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Informa
companies. Technology Services & Solutions (TSS) is a key function within Global Support, comprising c.250 Colleagues with responsibility for the day to day running and management of the key enterprise technology disciplines that underpin day to day business operations across the divisions, including Information Security, Service Management, Enterprise Architecture … key role to support our growth, through new services, organic expansion, and acquisitions, and to deliver our business and customer critical services every day. SupplierManagement ensures we maximise the value and performance of these technology vendor relationships to achieve our Technology and Business goals. We are seeking … an experienced and strategic-minded Head of SupplierManagement to lead our suppliermanagement capability as part of our Technology team. The Head of SupplierManagement will be responsible for the development and performance of our company-wide SupplierManagement capabilities including more »