Manchester, North West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Robert Walters
We are proud to be exclusively partnering with The University of Manchester to recruit an IT Supplier Manager , supporting the continued growth & transformation of their Procurement & Supplier Services function. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading universities in a strategic suppliermanagement role, helping to shape how the University partners … with its IT suppliers to deliver high-impact services. The Role: Reporting to the Head of SupplierManagement, you'll be responsible for overseeing the performance and governance of suppliers across the University's IT portfolio. You'll play a central role in ensuring value for money, driving service improvements, and aligning supplier relationships with the University … s digital and commercial goals. This role goes beyond day-to-day contract compliance - you'll also contribute to strategic sourcing decisions, manage supplier risks, and advise stakeholders across IT Services and the wider University. Key Responsibilities: Own supplier performance across the IT function using robust KPIs and SLAs Manage the full contract lifecycle from onboarding to renewal More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: Competitive salary + pension/holidays/flex working
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
4it Recruitment Ltd
change - Leeds/Hybrid An IT Project Manager is required to work on some exciting, high profile projects within a rapidly expanding organization. You will have extensive IT project management experience and have been responsible for managing multiple development/software/applications/systems, business change projects within a matrix management environment through the full lifecycle to … experience of working on E-commerce/Digital/Web/Logistics/Supply Chain/Retail/WMS projects advantageous though not essential. You will have excellent stakeholder management, 3rd party suppliermanagement, communication skills with good knowledge of Agile or Waterfall. The role will involve managing multiple projects, liaising with the business, stakeholders, 3rd party … environment. The role will be predominantly remote and require 2 days a week on site near Leeds. As an IT Project Manager you will have the following: IT project management Development/Software/Applications/E-commerce/Digital/Online Multiple projects Stakeholder management 3rd party suppliermanagement Matrix management Agile or Waterfall More ❯
Middlesbrough, Cleveland, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Jackson Hogg - Supply Chain
the Head of Procurement, this Category Manager will be responsible for responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies across a diverse portfolio of corporate services categories including IT, Facilities Management, Temporary Labour, HR & Marketing, Financial & Legal services, Learning & Development, Travel Management, Office Supplies, Printing, Professional Services and Capital expenditure projects that do not fall under the engineering category. … bid evaluation, negotiating all commercial terms and conditions aimed at reducing cost, minimising risk and optimising business processes for the procurement of the goods and services within these categories. SupplierManagement : Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and innovation. Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations for contracts and agreements with suppliers, ensuring favourable … informed about industry trends, pricing, and emerging technologies. Stakeholder Collaboration: Encourage and influence internal stakeholders, to ensure key spend categories including capital are directed through the Procurement function. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the procurement of the corporate services categories, including supply chain disruptions and compliance issues. Performance Monitoring: Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement More ❯
assemblies. Your success will be measured through achieved cost savings, lead time reduction, quality metrics improvement, and successful implementation of strategic programs. The Principal, APAC Commodities Manager role leads supplier sourcing and selection activities while managing supplier relationships to ensure a supply chain capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective materials. In this role, you will collaborate closely … with Hardware Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams to drive New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives and supplier qualification processes across the APAC region. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new suppliers while developing strategic multi-sourcing strategies to build a robust and resilient supply chain. Key job responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Supply Chain … Development: Develop and execute a comprehensive APAC supply chain strategy, integrating supplier development, cost optimization, and technology advancement initiatives. Drive strategic supplier selection and development aligned with Amazon Robotics' objectives for both current production and future growth. Establish technology roadmaps with key suppliers to support new product introduction and commodity development programs. Lead regional footprint optimization and capacity More ❯
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Robert Walters
a retained basis with The University of Manchester, one of the UK's leading Universities, to recruit a Category Manager - IT. This key role will lead strategic sourcing and suppliermanagement across IT, digital infrastructure, software, and tech services within a complex and high-impact environment. The University of Manchester, a globally respected institution, is seeking a Category … What you'll do: As Category Manager - Information Technology at the University of Manchester, you will take ownership of a diverse portfolio encompassing software acquisition, hardware procurement, cloud infrastructure management, licensing negotiations, and managed service contracts. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand evolving technical needs while driving value through competitive tendering … processes. You will be instrumental in managing supplier relationships ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks - and contributing towards broader institutional goals like cyber security resilience and digital sustainability. Success in this role requires you to balance strategic planning with hands-on contract management while maintaining open communication channels with both internal stakeholders and external partners. Develop and implement effective More ❯
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
MECS Communications Ltd
Vendor Manager Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days remote) Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits Keywords: Vendor Management, MSP, Renewals, Contracts, Frameworks, Pricing, Commercials, Quotations, Cisco, Microsoft, Fortinet, SupplierManagement ________________________________________ The Opportunity We are seeking a Vendor & Renewals Manager to join a leading provider of managed services to the telecoms sector. This is … a pivotal role for someone with proven experience in vendor management and contract renewals, looking to shape strategy and influence key commercial operations. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage vendor and supplier relationships across a diverse portfolio * Oversee contract renewals, pricing frameworks, quotations, and commercial negotiations * Drive sourcing strategies, manage compliance, and maintain robust reporting and analytics * Support commercial … operations through efficient process management and supplier performance tracking * Play a strategic role in evolving the vendor management function to meet business growth and transformation goals ________________________________________ About You To succeed in this role, you'll bring: * A background in vendor management within a telecoms or networking environment (essential) * Experience working within a Managed Services Provider (MSP More ❯
receive an alert: Location: UK - London, UK - Hatfield, UK - Manchester, UK - Milton Keynes, UK - Mobile England, UK - Nottingham, UK - Reading Job-ID: 214246 Contract type: Standard Business Unit: Partner Management Life on the team At Computacenter UK, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture that emphasises diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Weare committed to building supportive and rewarding relationships, celebrating … first, keeping our promises, and considering long-term sustainability in all our decisions. As we look to scale our Group Professional Services business, the role of Head of Partner Management will be responsible for leading, shaping and delivering the resourcing partner and agency strategy and service for Group Professional Services (GPS). Working as the Group Head of Partner … Management your role is pivotal in maximizing the value derived from your relationships with partners and agencies in the UK, France and Germany, as well as developing, managing, and providing access to a Professional Services international partner network in regions and territories outside of the core operating countries. You will be responsible for leading a team that builds and More ❯
Sheffield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Hachette UK
candidate should be well-versed in Agile methodologies, proactively identifying gaps in current processes, ceremonies, and documentation. They should lead improvements to optimize efficiency and collaboration within teams. Vendor & SupplierManagement : Optimize supplier relationships, ensuring alignment with business goals, cost-effectiveness, and high-quality delivery. Usability Metrics & Analytics: Define usability metrics as part of acceptance criteria, plan … related industries is a plus). Familiarity with the schools/education market is a plus. Proven track record of delivering web-based products and managing the full product management life cycle. Experience in Agile environments, with a focus on delivering against product strategy and prioritizing conflicting priorities. Strong ability to work with customer feedback, translate it into product More ❯
s strategic priorities and how BA work contributes to revenue growth and operational efficiency. Business Case Development: Collaborate with PMs to build robust, evidence-based business cases. Organisational Structures & SupplierManagement: Map internal hierarchies and manage third-party relationships to ensure delivery success. Enterprise & Solution Architecture: Align requirements with architectural standards and transformation goals. Professional Techniques Stakeholder Analysis … and future state processes and data flows to support solution design. Idea Generation & Visualisation: Use design thinking and visual tools to explore and communicate innovative solutions. Gap Analysis & Benefits Management: Identify gaps between current and desired states and define measurable benefits. Project Management & Agile Delivery: Support Agile ceremonies, write user stories, and collaborate with delivery teams to ensure More ❯
Key responsibilities include: Leading sourcing activities and contract negotiations across indirect IT spend areas Developing category strategies that align with business objectives and sustainability targets Building and maintaining effective supplier relationships and performance frameworks Collaborating with internal stakeholders across multiple UK sites to ensure procurement supports operational needs Delivering measurable cost savings and driving continuous improvement Ensuring compliance with … internal policies and relevant regulations Ideal Candidate Profile: We are looking for a commercially driven procurement professional with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across functions. You will have: Proven experience in IT indirect procurement or IT category management Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site environment Strong negotiation, analytical, and suppliermanagement skills Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach A focus on value delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement Knowledge of sustainability or ESG-related procurement practices is desirable What’s in it for you? Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000 Permanent role with long-term development opportunities Autonomy to lead key categories and make a tangible impact More ❯
Key responsibilities include: Leading sourcing activities and contract negotiations across indirect IT spend areas Developing category strategies that align with business objectives and sustainability targets Building and maintaining effective supplier relationships and performance frameworks Collaborating with internal stakeholders across multiple UK sites to ensure procurement supports operational needs Delivering measurable cost savings and driving continuous improvement Ensuring compliance with … internal policies and relevant regulations Ideal Candidate Profile: We are looking for a commercially driven procurement professional with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across functions. You will have: Proven experience in IT indirect procurement or IT category management Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site environment Strong negotiation, analytical, and suppliermanagement skills Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach A focus on value delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement Knowledge of sustainability or ESG-related procurement practices is desirable What’s in it for you? Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000 Permanent role with long-term development opportunities Autonomy to lead key categories and make a tangible impact More ❯
years post-qualification experience. Must have in-depth knowledge of IT risks and audit methodologies, including data analytics capabilities Previous experience and coverage of: IT security, including access management, perimeter security, and threat management. Solid IT general controls (ITGCs) knowledge. IT outsourcing arrangements, including service delivery, suppliermanagement, and data security considerations. IT governance, strategy, and operating More ❯
enhancement, development and implementation Testing business-wide IT controls against an annual schedule Supporting information assurance and controls teams Scheme attestations - thorough reviews of control statements Supporting technical operations, suppliermanagement and operational resilience on risks, with the view to creating, driving and providing assurance on preventative, detective and directive technical controls Working with key stakeholders and embedding … has the ability to effectively test controls Understanding of core technology and information security frameworks (COBIT, NIST, ISO27001) Excellent articulative ability Demonstrable experience working in IT audit, IT risk management, technical controls testing/management and IT risk & assurance-related roles Experience in an IT assurance role Experience testing controls and enhancing information security and IT Risk policies More ❯
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Nextech
confidently navigate complexity and drive strategic outcomes. Requirements: 5+ years' experience managing IT change and transformation projects Proven experience leading infrastructure, cloud, or ERP implementations Excellent stakeholder engagement and suppliermanagement skills Strong grasp of delivery frameworks including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid Desirable: Experience in regulated industries Relevant certifications (Prince2, MSP, AgilePM, etc.) Benefits: High base salary with More ❯
KILDALE HOUSE, DUKES COURT, TEESSIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, STOCKTON ON TEES, England
TRADE INTERCHANGE LTD
Essential) About the Employer TRADE INTERCHANGE LTD Join Trade Interchange, a leading UK software company based in Teesside, known for its innovative ARCUS® platform that helps organisations streamline supplier management. As an IT Apprentice, you’ll play a key role in delivering first-line support to users by resolving hardware, software, networking, and operating system issues. You’ll monitor More ❯
duties will include, however, not be limited to: Develop and implement category strategies to achieve procurement objectives, with a focus on Professional Services, IT, Marketing and Digital categories. Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align category plans with organisational goals. Monitor and report on key performance indicators for … should have: Proven experience in procurement with experience in Professional Services, IT, Marketing and Digital categories. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data. Excellent negotiation and suppliermanagement expertise, with the ability to build strong, long term relationships. A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making. Job Offer Competitive daily rate of up to More ❯
Southport, Merseyside, North West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
ADAPTABLE RECRUITMENT LTD
As Purchase to Pay Manager, you'll lead a team responsible for ensuring the smooth running of procurement and payment operations. You'll play a key role in strengthening supplier relationships, enhancing efficiency, and embedding best practices in purchasing and accounts payable. Key responsibilities include: Developing and implementing streamlined purchasing and payment processes Driving cost savings and value for … money through procurement strategies Overseeing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance and performance targets are met Managing payment operations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines Leading process automation and improvement initiatives to support business growth Providing data-driven insights and reporting to senior stakeholders Coaching and mentoring the team to support their development What We're Looking For Strong experience in … an Accounts Payable leadership role with Procurement exposure Knowledge of financial controls, suppliermanagement, and payment processes Proven track record of process improvements and cost-saving initiatives Ability to manage stakeholders, negotiate contracts, and drive efficiencies Experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within More ❯
interested in people who have the desire to learn and want the opportunity to develop and progress their technical career. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Key responsibilities in this are Technical Support, SupplierManagement, Monitoring and Customer Communication. Working as part of a team that operate within a 24 x 7 shift environment, the role will require you to work a More ❯
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
The Bridge (IT Recruitment) Limited
interested in people who have the desire to learn and want the opportunity to develop and progress their technical career. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Key responsibilities in this are Technical Support, SupplierManagement, Monitoring and Customer Communication. Working as part of a team that operate within a 24 x 7 shift environment, the role will require you to work a More ❯