6 of 6 DemandTrendPermanent Supplier Management Jobs in Manchester

their extended teams. You'll also collaborate with major technology suppliers • Own a significant portfolio of technology categories across the technology business, taking responsibility for the end-to-end management of this category involving leading the development and implementation of category planning, strategic sourcing and supplier management • Develop and implement the commercial approaches for a number of … guide, and develop the category team • Support other major technology sourcing initiatives across the Co-op when required This role would suit people who have • Procurement and sourcing/supplier management experience • A commercial mind-set and the ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment • Experience of managing large-scale complex negotiations and projects • Great relationship More ❯

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, Supplier Management ________________________________________ 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 ❯

A global organisation with a strong footprint in technology and innovation is seeking an experienced IT Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across a diverse portfolio of IT spend. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to global stakeholders, complex procurement challenges, and transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute global sourcing strategies across … software,cloud services, and IT consultancy. Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and risk mitigation for high-value IT categories. Collaborate with stakeholders across technology, finance, legal, and operations to align procurement with business goals. Drive innovation, cost optimisation, and supplier performance through strategic partnerships. Support digital transformation and procurement excellence initiatives across the group. Ideal Candidate: Proven … experience in IT category management within a global or complex organisation. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g. SAP, Ariba, Coupa) and data-driven decision-making. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Based in or willing to relocate to Manchester ; hybrid working available. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and More ❯

A global organisation with a strong footprint in technology and innovation is seeking an experienced IT Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across a diverse portfolio of IT spend. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to global stakeholders, complex procurement challenges, and transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute global sourcing strategies across … software,cloud services, and IT consultancy. Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and risk mitigation for high-value IT categories. Collaborate with stakeholders across technology, finance, legal, and operations to align procurement with business goals. Drive innovation, cost optimisation, and supplier performance through strategic partnerships. Support digital transformation and procurement excellence initiatives across the group. ?? Ideal Candidate: Proven … experience in IT category management within a global or complex organisation. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g. SAP, Ariba, Coupa) and data-driven decision-making. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Based in or willing to relocate to Manchester ; hybrid working available. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and More ❯

prioritised delivery pipeline, underpinning a strategically aligned successful technical delivery. You'll work closely with Product Owners, Senior Stakeholders, and support functions such as Security, Architecture, Service Desk, Incident Management and Change. You'll need to influence, challenge, coordinate, and lead - all while keeping the customer experience front and centre. What you'll need to bring: Demonstratable experience of … managing/supporting enterprise application delivery (Workday and i-Trent desirable). Strong customer focus. Ability to lead and operate in conjunction with 3rd party suppliers - vendor/supplier management. Confident balancing strategic and operational demands to ensure optimal delivery outputs in line with strategic business objectives. Be results focused, able to make pragmatic decisions and deliver at pace. … Exceptional stakeholder management and the confidence to influence and challenge constructively. A solid grasp of ITIL principles (ITIL certification desirable). Good understanding of project methodologies (SCRUM, Agile, Waterfall, DevOps, Kanban etc.). What you'll get in return: 25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays + Christmas shutdown. Flexible working and genuine investment in your development. 35-hour week. More ❯