IT Supplier Manager (Procurement)

Our client is looking for an experienced IT Supplier Manager to join our leading financial services organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing key technology suppliers, ensuring services are delivered to agreed standards, contracts are optimised, and relationships support our strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee performance, compliance, and governance across a portfolio of IT suppliers
• Manage contract lifecycles, renewals, SLAs, and commercial negotiations
• Ensure suppliers meet regulatory, security, and risk requirements
• Drive continuous improvement and value for money
• Work closely with IT, procurement, and risk teams to support business priorities

About You:

• Proven experience in IT supplier/vendor management
• Strong commercial and contract management skills
• Knowledge of financial services or other regulated environments is an advantage
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management abilities