Procurement / Vendor Management Analyst

Procurement / Vendor Management Analyst£40,000 - £45,000 + 10-15% bonusLondon City (3 days in the office)Your new company A well-established, global investment organisation with a strong presence across Europe is looking to hire a Vendor Management Analyst into its London office. The business operates across multiple sectors and has built a reputation for investing in mission-critical organisations, supported by a highly collaborative and evolving culture. Unlike larger corporates, the business is still scaling key operational functions, offering exposure to growth, change, and innovation-particularly across AI and technology.Your new role You will support the end-to-end vendor management lifecycle, working closely with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure effective performance and value delivery.Working closely with IT teams, you will help manage a broad vendor ecosystem, supporting relationship management, contract administration, and performance tracking. A key focus of the role is supporting a new technology rollout (Flexera), alongside helping refine and improve internal processes as the function evolves.Although the role sits within vendor management, there is clear scope to take on broader responsibilities across procurement and supplier strategy. You will work closely with a hands-on manager and be encouraged to take ownership across multiple areas, rather than being limited to a narrow remit.What you'll need to succeed You will be a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with a structured mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment. With close exposure to IT and vendor ecosystems, you'll be confident working across multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities effectively.The hiring manager is looking for someone who is keen to take ownership and get involved beyond a traditional vendor management remit, supporting broader procurement and supplier activities where needed. This is a role for someone proactive, hands-on, and eager to expand their scope.Key requirements include: Experience or exposure to IT or technology-focused environmentsStrong organisational and analytical skills (Excel proficiency)Ability to work across vendor/supplier-heavy environmentsProcurement mindset or experience (strongly beneficial)Knowledge or exposure to Flexera or similar SAM tools (beneficial)What you'll get in return You'll receive a competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000 plus a 10-15% bonus, alongside the opportunity to work within a high-performing private equity environment. The role offers a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and flexibility, as well as exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to develop across both vendor management and procurement in a growing function.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please contact me directly via email at or call us now.Please only apply if you have checked the boxes above to a high degree.

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