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 ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Robert Walters
A global organisation with a strong footprint in technology and innovation is seeking an experienced IT Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and suppliermanagement 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 ❯
Greater Manchester, North West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Robert Walters
A global organisation with a strong footprint in technology and innovation is seeking an experienced IT Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and suppliermanagement 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 ❯
Stockport, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
CDL
and other Microsoft 365 tools such as Power BI, and ensuring that our data drives smart decision-making. You’ll also support our Legal and Procurement functions to streamline suppliermanagement processes and maintain high standards across our partnerships. You will commence a Level 3 Data Essentials apprenticeship, equivalent to 3 A Levels. This program is supported by … apprenticeship, you will be exposed to collaboration between the Compliance, Cybersecurity, Legal and Procurement teams to create and manage reports in Excel and other tools. You will assist with supplier onboarding and documentation alongside the Legal and Procurement teams. You’ll support with compliance monitoring, helping to ensure certified standards, such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and others, are … inquisitive people who: Have 5 GCSEs, including English & Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above. Have an interest in data/reporting. Are flexible and organised, with great time management skills. Have good communication skills - written, verbal, face to face and remote working. Have an enthusiastic, 'can-do' attitude to overcoming issues and challenges. Think logically, willing to self More ❯
Stockport, Greater Manchester, North West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
CDL
and other Microsoft 365 tools such as Power BI, and ensuring that our data drives smart decision-making. You'll also support our Legal and Procurement functions to streamline suppliermanagement processes and maintain high standards across our partnerships. You will commence a Level 3 Data Essentials apprenticeship, equivalent to 3 A Levels. This program is supported by … apprenticeship, you will be exposed to collaboration between the Compliance, Cybersecurity, Legal and Procurement teams to create and manage reports in Excel and other tools. You will assist with supplier onboarding and documentation alongside the Legal and Procurement teams. You'll support with compliance monitoring, helping to ensure certified standards, such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and others, are … inquisitive people who: Have 5 GCSEs, including English & Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above. Have an interest in data/reporting. Are flexible and organised, with great time management skills. Have good communication skills - written, verbal, face to face and remote working. Have an enthusiastic, 'can-do' attitude to overcoming issues and challenges. Think logically, willing to self More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Rsgroup
Specialist to join our People Technology team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the smooth running of our global People systems and play a key role in data management, reporting, and system change delivery. What you will be doing: • Triage and resolve Tier 2 queries related to RS Group's global people systems, escalating where necessary. • Manage data … industrial customers and suppliers. Our business has operations in three geographical regions - the Americas, EMEA and APAC, supported by global organisations for supply chain, corporate functions, marketing, and product & supplier management. Our market today is large, fragmented, local in nature and digitally immature. Only a few international distributors serve it, with many regional and local providers, who largely trade … offline. We stock over 2,500 supplier brands, 500k products and 61% of our sales are digital. We are committed to Making Amazing Happen for a better world and our Vision is to become first choice for customer, suppliers, our people, and communities. RS is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people thrive. We recognise that a diverse More ❯