8 of 8 Permanent Supplier Management Jobs in the North West

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 supplier management role, helping to shape how the University partners … with its IT suppliers to deliver high-impact services. The Role: Reporting to the Head of Supplier Management, 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 ❯

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 supplier management 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 ❯

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 ❯

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, supplier management, 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, supplier management 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 ❯

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 supplier management 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 ❯

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, supplier management, 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 ❯