Manchester, North West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Robert Walters
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 suppliermanagement role, helping to shape how the University partners … with its IT suppliers to deliver high-impact services. The Role: Reporting to the Head of SupplierManagement, 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 ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: Competitive salary + pension/holidays/flex working
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Robert Walters
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 suppliermanagement 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 ❯
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 ❯
and SaaS across delivery and support functions. There are a number of exciting projects for which we require the Senior Software Engineer engagement including an HR transformation. Accountabilities: Leadership & Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire teams of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Portfolio-wide understanding: Gain an understanding of the applications in our portfolio and their … Agile Practices: Implement and advocate for agile methodologies, ensuring efficient and effective development processes. API Development: Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable and secure APIs. Integration Hub Management: Guide the creation and maintenance of People Integration Hub, ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and performance. Technical Strategy : Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical strategies and roadmaps that align with … agile teams. Previous experience as prin eng on large transformations with complex architecture, preferably Oracle HR transformations. Technical Skills: Programming Languages: Proficiency in Node.js, Java, Python and TypeScript. Database Management: Experience with Oracle DB. Data Integration: Knowledge of Informatica ETL processes. Enterprise Systems: Familiarity with Oracle EBS or Fusion required API Development: Expertise in RESTful services. Cloud Platforms: Experience More ❯
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Nextech
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 suppliermanagement 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 ❯
Southport, Merseyside, North West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
ADAPTABLE RECRUITMENT LTD
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, suppliermanagement, 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 ❯