ga - Expires after 2 years (1st party) _ga_nnnnnnnnnn - Expires after 2 years (1st party) Senior IT Supplier Specialist page is loaded Senior IT Supplier Specialist Apply locations Skipton, England time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id JR3221 Hours: 35 hours Hybrid - 2 days a week Closing Date: Thu, 28 Aug … We are recruiting for a Senior IT Supplier Specialist who will support the IT Leadership team by ensuring that our suppliers and partners are managed effectively and that we are maximising value from the relationships. The role holder will operate as an SME within the IT function, working closely with our procurement, legal, information security and operational resilience teams … to ensure that our IT Supplier contracts are fit for purpose and represent the requirements of IT for the services provided. They are responsible for creating, improving and optimising value from our suppliers as well as providing assurance, governance and compliance related to service, risk, commercial and cyber. Their actions ensure third party suppliers are governed appropriately, allowing Skipton More ❯
Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Ideal
lifecycles – from pre-sales, through planning and design, implementation and handover – within construction and corporate environments. This is a strategic role that requires technical knowledge, leadership, and excellent stakeholder management skills. What You’ll Be Doing: Lead cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of IT infrastructure and network projects, often in conjunction with new construction or … Collaborate with engineering, client IT and construction teams to design and implement robust network solutions. Ensure all networking and infrastructure solutions adhere to the relevant specifications. Oversee project-level suppliermanagement and coordination. Manage stakeholder expectations and project communications across technical and non-technical audiences. Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively. Track and report on project … KPIs, milestones, and deliverables using appropriate tools (e.g. MS Project, Salesforce, ClickUp/Monday). Support change management, documentation, and handoff to operational teams. Mentoring other members of the project team and Engineers. Assisting the Head of Projects with setting direction, refining process and driving continuous improvement. About You: Project Management Expertise: 5+ years of experience managing IT More ❯
Brighton, East Sussex, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Ideal
lifecycles - from pre-sales, through planning and design, implementation and handover - within construction and corporate environments. This is a strategic role that requires technical knowledge, leadership, and excellent stakeholder management skills. What You'll Be Doing: Lead cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of IT infrastructure and network projects, often in conjunction with new construction or … Collaborate with engineering, client IT and construction teams to design and implement robust network solutions. Ensure all networking and infrastructure solutions adhere to the relevant specifications. Oversee project-level suppliermanagement and coordination. Manage stakeholder expectations and project communications across technical and non-technical audiences. Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively. Track and report on project … KPIs, milestones, and deliverables using appropriate tools (e.g. MS Project, Salesforce, ClickUp/Monday). Support change management, documentation, and handoff to operational teams. Mentoring other members of the project team and Engineers. Assisting the Head of Projects with setting direction, refining process and driving continuous improvement. About You: Project Management Expertise: 5+ years of experience managing IT More ❯
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
The Open University UK
when necessary and in response to business needs. We'd expect this to be approximately once a month. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage engineering teams : Take charge of performance management, team motivation, and setting clear objectives to ensure successful delivery of high-quality projects (PEMT - Level 5). Develop and mentor your team : Support the professional development of your … them grow their skills and achieve their career goals (PDSV - Level 4). Contribute to the wider engineering communit y: Lead process improvements (aligned to agile & DevOps), drive technology management, and champion best practices in methods and tools. By actively engaging with the wider engineering profession and community, you will inspire and help shape the future of technology and … elevate engineering standards within and beyond our organization (CNSL, TECH, METL- Level 5). Resource and suppliermanagement : Assist in allocating resources to projects and managing relationships with external suppliers to ensure smooth project execution (RESC, SORC, SUPP - Levels 4, 3, 3). Architect technical solutions : Lead the design and development of complex systems and software architectures that More ❯
newport, wales, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson
Senior Procurement Category Manager – Bristol (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £80,000 We’re looking for a Senior Procurement Category Manager (Technology & Digital) to lead strategic sourcing, suppliermanagement, and category planning. You’ll drive sustainable savings, manage complex supplier relationships, and support business transformation through innovation and strong commercial strategies. What you’ll do: Own category strategies … and deliver cost savings Lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier negotiations Manage supplier performance, risk, and governance Influence senior stakeholders and mentor contract managers What we’re looking for: Proven experience in Technology category management and high-value negotiations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Confident, innovative, and able to challenge the status quo Benefits include More ❯
City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson
Senior Procurement Category Manager – Bristol (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £80,000 We’re looking for a Senior Procurement Category Manager (Technology & Digital) to lead strategic sourcing, suppliermanagement, and category planning. You’ll drive sustainable savings, manage complex supplier relationships, and support business transformation through innovation and strong commercial strategies. What you’ll do: Own category strategies … and deliver cost savings Lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier negotiations Manage supplier performance, risk, and governance Influence senior stakeholders and mentor contract managers What we’re looking for: Proven experience in Technology category management and high-value negotiations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Confident, innovative, and able to challenge the status quo Benefits include More ❯
bath, south west england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson
Senior Procurement Category Manager – Bristol (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £80,000 We’re looking for a Senior Procurement Category Manager (Technology & Digital) to lead strategic sourcing, suppliermanagement, and category planning. You’ll drive sustainable savings, manage complex supplier relationships, and support business transformation through innovation and strong commercial strategies. What you’ll do: Own category strategies … and deliver cost savings Lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier negotiations Manage supplier performance, risk, and governance Influence senior stakeholders and mentor contract managers What we’re looking for: Proven experience in Technology category management and high-value negotiations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Confident, innovative, and able to challenge the status quo Benefits include More ❯
bradley stoke, south west england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson
Senior Procurement Category Manager – Bristol (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £80,000 We’re looking for a Senior Procurement Category Manager (Technology & Digital) to lead strategic sourcing, suppliermanagement, and category planning. You’ll drive sustainable savings, manage complex supplier relationships, and support business transformation through innovation and strong commercial strategies. What you’ll do: Own category strategies … and deliver cost savings Lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier negotiations Manage supplier performance, risk, and governance Influence senior stakeholders and mentor contract managers What we’re looking for: Proven experience in Technology category management and high-value negotiations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Confident, innovative, and able to challenge the status quo Benefits include More ❯
Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Pontoon
Our client, a global leader in the industry, is on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Supply Chain Risk & Governance Manager to join their innovative Group Sourcing and SupplierManagement (GS&SM) team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact while working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment! About the Role: As a … key player within the GS&SM team, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring effective risk management and control standards for the supplier lifecycle. You'll work closely with diverse stakeholders, helping them navigate supply market dynamics and make informed decisions that balance pace and risk. Key Responsibilities: Manage the Outsourcing Register: Conduct data analysis, liaise with … team. Create executive-level packs and manage stakeholder communications effectively. What We're Looking For: To succeed in this role, you should possess: Proven experience in supply chain risk management and category sourcing with a track record of delivering projects in agile environments. Strong background in Third Party Risk Management, adept at assessing and mitigating supplier-related More ❯
Bristol, Avon, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
to resolve blockers, implement process improvement and manage a small team of two Procurement Business Partners. Your responsibilities will include: * Lead strategic procurement delivery across IT, Hard & Soft Facilities Management, and Customer Communications categories, managing a spend portfolio of approximately £163 million.* Design and implement category strategies that align with business objectives and deliver measurable value.* Build strong relationships … enhance efficiency and compliance.* Manage and develop a team of two Procurement Business Partners, providing leadership, coaching, and support.* Oversee end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, contract negotiation, suppliermanagement, and performance tracking when needed.* Ensure procurement practices comply with public sector regulations (old UCR15 frameworks and PA23)* Monitor market trends and supplier innovations to inform … strategic sourcing decisions and maintain competitive advantage. What you'll need to succeed: * Extensive experience in IT procurement is essential, with Facilities Management category experience being highly desirable* Proven line management experience, with the ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.* Demonstrated success in managing procurement portfolios of a similar scale (circa £150 million).* Strong More ❯
our growing team. This newly created role will play a key part in shaping and overseeing the delivery of IT services across the organisation, with a particular focus on supplier and contract management as we transition toward a more outsourced infrastructure model. The successful candidate will work closely with our Head of ICT to enhance service performance, improve … team of in-house technical support staff together with our appointed technical partners who provide a support service for our IT environment. Your technical expertise, leadership skills, and service management knowledge will be instrumental in maintaining high standards of IT support and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that IT services are delivered in a reliable and effective … IP. Experience of managing a team including planning, prioritising and managing resources within a collaborative team-based environment. Experience of working client side in an outsourced ICT environment and suppliermanagement against SLAs, monitoring performance against service level agreements, participating in effective working relationships to deliver continuous improvement. Experience managing suppliers and contracts. Proven expertise in Microsoft More ❯
Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Vodafone
to-end product life-cycle for a segment of the Cyber Security portfolio, including Managed Security Services (MSS) and Network Security. This involves product development, continuous improvement, life-cycle management, and decommissioning. Additionally, collaborating with the Security Product community to ensure market success and achieve product KPIs Key accountabilities Portfolio and Product Management Strong understand of the subject … implementation of their features and services. Drive the successful performance of products into the appropriate sales segments and market Ensure products deliver excellent internal and external customer experience Continuous management of existing products, including driving business efficiencies Contribute towards the overall cyber security product strategy with responsibility for shaping your individual product/portfolio strategy and roadmap Track and … Marketing Forge strong relationship with Sales, driving performance but also ensuring we gain valuable customer insight which we feed back into future product development and product backlog Creation and management of valuable Sales enablement Maintain good understand of the market utilising available market info and working closely with Proposition collegues Stakeholder Management Maintain regular engagement with operational stakeholders More ❯
London, South East, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Robert Half
value, and ensuring robust contract governance across a range of high-impact projects. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement processes, from market sourcing through to contract award and suppliermanagement Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organisational objectives Deliver measurable value through negotiation, cost-saving initiatives, and supplier consolidation Collaborate with key stakeholders across business … units to shape sourcing plans and meet business needs Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and relevant public sector procurement regulations Monitor supplier performance and foster strategic supplier relationships Provide commercial input into contracts and tender documentation Stay informed on market trends and technology innovations impacting the category About You Proven experience in IT procurement and complex contract More ❯
Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
RM Education
Services, Software and Infrastructure for Schools), Assessment (Software and Services) and TTS (Educational Resources). Within theassessment marketwe are experts inproviding solutions foronline exam testing and marking and the management and analysis of educational data. We work with government ministries, exam boards and professional awarding bodies for high stakes assessment such as GCSEs, ALevels,and professional qualifications. Each year … out more : Responsibilities Assessment Service Consultant is responsible for the organisation and delivery of the operational services for one or more customers, as a member of the Assessment Service Management Team. It is a customer facing role and will require liaising with both operational counterparts within customer and supplier organisations, and when appropriate senior customer and supplier … the reports and operational service for them, even though the commercial aspects are owned by the Customer Relationship Manager. Similarly, the Assessment Service Consultant will need to ensure all supplier tasks are completed in accordance with agreed service levels and timescales and when appropriate escalating to the SupplierManagement team. You will work closely with our Customer More ❯
Integration Company. Job Opening: PMO Analyst (Contract) Location: Crawley, England Duration: 3-6 months Client: NIIT Job Description Role: PMO Analyst Experience: Minimum 2 years in IT Demand and SupplierManagement Responsibilities include IT demand and supply management, IT delivery planning, PMO processes, project management, and IT development and process management. Experience with contract negotiation and … management with third parties. Understanding of software development life cycles, development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, etc.). Experience with contract models such as Fixed Price, Fixed Unit Pricing, and T&M. Preferred experience in travel, airline, or loyalty verticals. Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities and deliver on time within budget. Application Process Please provide the following details along with More ❯
london, south east england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
CDW UK
are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. This role sits within the Purchasing team, overseeing daily operations, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Logistics. You’ll be accountable for team supervision, supplier negotiation, and ensuring procurement aligns with business priorities. About the Role … This role involves overseeing daily operations, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Logistics. Responsibilities Supervise, support, and develop a team of 10+ Buyers and Senior Buyers across multiple locations. Allocate work, set clear priorities, and ensure delivery against departmental targets and SLAs. Act as a subject matter expert in procurement, offering functional guidance and supporting strategic … purchasing decisions. Manage supplier relationships to improve pricing, availability, and responsiveness to sales needs. Negotiate effectively with suppliers to optimise margin and contract terms. Monitor and analyse purchasing data to identify margin opportunities and improve operational efficiency. Collaborate closely with Sales, Finance, and Operations to ensure procurement strategies support wider business goals. Oversee adherence to procurement policies, ensuring compliance More ❯
london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
CDW UK
are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. This role sits within the Purchasing team, overseeing daily operations, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Logistics. You’ll be accountable for team supervision, supplier negotiation, and ensuring procurement aligns with business priorities. About the Role … This role involves overseeing daily operations, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Logistics. Responsibilities Supervise, support, and develop a team of 10+ Buyers and Senior Buyers across multiple locations. Allocate work, set clear priorities, and ensure delivery against departmental targets and SLAs. Act as a subject matter expert in procurement, offering functional guidance and supporting strategic … purchasing decisions. Manage supplier relationships to improve pricing, availability, and responsiveness to sales needs. Negotiate effectively with suppliers to optimise margin and contract terms. Monitor and analyse purchasing data to identify margin opportunities and improve operational efficiency. Collaborate closely with Sales, Finance, and Operations to ensure procurement strategies support wider business goals. Oversee adherence to procurement policies, ensuring compliance More ❯
slough, south east england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
CDW UK
are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. This role sits within the Purchasing team, overseeing daily operations, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Logistics. You’ll be accountable for team supervision, supplier negotiation, and ensuring procurement aligns with business priorities. About the Role … This role involves overseeing daily operations, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Logistics. Responsibilities Supervise, support, and develop a team of 10+ Buyers and Senior Buyers across multiple locations. Allocate work, set clear priorities, and ensure delivery against departmental targets and SLAs. Act as a subject matter expert in procurement, offering functional guidance and supporting strategic … purchasing decisions. Manage supplier relationships to improve pricing, availability, and responsiveness to sales needs. Negotiate effectively with suppliers to optimise margin and contract terms. Monitor and analyse purchasing data to identify margin opportunities and improve operational efficiency. Collaborate closely with Sales, Finance, and Operations to ensure procurement strategies support wider business goals. Oversee adherence to procurement policies, ensuring compliance More ❯
s strategic priorities and how BA work contributes to revenue growth and operational efficiency. Business Case Development: Collaborate with PMs to build robust, evidence-based business cases. Organisational Structures & SupplierManagement: Map internal hierarchies and manage third-party relationships to ensure delivery success. Enterprise & Solution Architecture: Align requirements with architectural standards and transformation goals. Professional Techniques Stakeholder Analysis … and future state processes and data flows to support solution design. Idea Generation & Visualisation: Use design thinking and visual tools to explore and communicate innovative solutions. Gap Analysis & Benefits Management: Identify gaps between current and desired states and define measurable benefits. Project Management & Agile Delivery: Support Agile ceremonies, write user stories, and collaborate with delivery teams to ensure More ❯
leeds, west yorkshire, yorkshire and the humber, united kingdom
SmartSearch
s strategic priorities and how BA work contributes to revenue growth and operational efficiency. Business Case Development: Collaborate with PMs to build robust, evidence-based business cases. Organisational Structures & SupplierManagement: Map internal hierarchies and manage third-party relationships to ensure delivery success. Enterprise & Solution Architecture: Align requirements with architectural standards and transformation goals. Professional Techniques Stakeholder Analysis … and future state processes and data flows to support solution design. Idea Generation & Visualisation: Use design thinking and visual tools to explore and communicate innovative solutions. Gap Analysis & Benefits Management: Identify gaps between current and desired states and define measurable benefits. Project Management & Agile Delivery: Support Agile ceremonies, write user stories, and collaborate with delivery teams to ensure More ❯
potential - we've decided to split the duties of our COO and CFO, by adding a dedicated Chief Operating Officer to our Executive team. And owning everything from Program Management to Engineering Operations, from IT services to HR and from H&S to Supply Chain. But not Finance, we've got that covered. You're already a proven senior … and Japan, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency and robustness across our technology stack and underlying processes Setting the strategic approach to supply chain and procurement including vendor selection, contract negotiation, suppliermanagement, international shipping compliance and stock management, empowering partnership with our technical teams Leading the HR function at a strategic level, developing global talent strategies, performance management … design services, ensuring the delivery of a robust, high-value engineering function that accelerates output and efficiency across the quantum engineering teams Acting as the executive voice for Program Management, ensuring effective delivery of cross-functional and technical projects and holding teams accountable for their execution Providing strategic direction for Facilities operations including office management, site maintenance, landlord More ❯
volume of complex ICT contracts. Role Overview: You will lead complex ICT procurement exercises and contract negotiations, managing large-value digital contracts within established frameworks. The role requires strong suppliermanagement skills and the ability to deputise for the Digital Procurement Manager, while mentoring junior colleagues. You will work fully on-site, driving the delivery of … line with organisational requirements. Essential Experience: Proven experience managing large or complex procurement contracts, especially related to telephony systems, shared services, or digital equipment. Strong understanding of procurement governance, supplier negotiations, and contract management processes. Comfortable operating in a middle-ground role between buying and contract management. Familiarity with ERP tools such as Oracle is desirable. Desirable Experience More ❯
volume of complex ICT contracts. Role Overview: You will lead complex ICT procurement exercises and contract negotiations, managing large-value digital contracts within established frameworks. The role requires strong suppliermanagement skills and the ability to deputise for the Digital Procurement Manager, while mentoring junior colleagues. You will work fully on-site, driving the delivery of … line with organisational requirements. Essential Experience: Proven experience managing large or complex procurement contracts, especially related to telephony systems, shared services, or digital equipment. Strong understanding of procurement governance, supplier negotiations, and contract management processes. Comfortable operating in a middle-ground role between buying and contract management. Familiarity with ERP tools such as Oracle is desirable. Desirable Experience More ❯
customers. Key Responsibilities Delivery • Manage the end-to-end delivery of telecoms site rollout projects, including acquisition, planning, design, build, and integration to achieve Cornerstone & Customer targets through effective management of the ADC process and Suppliers. • Coordinate and lead multi-disciplinary teams (acquisition agents, small works contractors, designers, build partners, and technical stakeholders). • Track and report on progress … status on a defined group of sites by ensuring that site level forecasts are up to date & in accordance with agreed forecasting standards through the tracking of 3rd party supplier deliverables. • Manage the impact of change within the project and on the project plans in terms of scope, timescales, costs & quality • Apply ADC expertise to support & validate the work … setting realistic expectations, delivering on commitments & effective communication Continuous Improvement Identify areas for improvement & take ownership of specific issues through to resolution to drive improved performance and achieve targets SupplierManagement Manage 3rd party suppliers to deliver agreed targets on a defined group of sites by creating an environment that drives success & secures business targets through reporting and More ❯
customers. Key Responsibilities Delivery • Manage the end-to-end delivery of telecoms site rollout projects, including acquisition, planning, design, build, and integration to achieve Cornerstone & Customer targets through effective management of the ADC process and Suppliers. • Coordinate and lead multi-disciplinary teams (acquisition agents, small works contractors, designers, build partners, and technical stakeholders). • Track and report on progress … status on a defined group of sites by ensuring that site level forecasts are up to date & in accordance with agreed forecasting standards through the tracking of 3rd party supplier deliverables. • Manage the impact of change within the project and on the project plans in terms of scope, timescales, costs & quality • Apply ADC expertise to support & validate the work … setting realistic expectations, delivering on commitments & effective communication Continuous Improvement Identify areas for improvement & take ownership of specific issues through to resolution to drive improved performance and achieve targets SupplierManagement Manage 3rd party suppliers to deliver agreed targets on a defined group of sites by creating an environment that drives success & secures business targets through reporting and More ❯