Title : IT Supplier Manager Day Rate : £105,000 Benefits Based : London (2-3 days a week) Responsibilities Strategy & Planning Establish and manage supplier relationships, contract compliance, and performance standards. Align supplier strategies with IT and business objectives. Support Procurement with market insights and sourcing initiatives. Develop and implement best practice approaches for supplier management, including Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, and Performance Management. Policy & Process Lead supplier segmentation and contract management aligned with regulatory requirements. Define, monitor, and improve KPIs and service levels. Manage supplier performance reviews, risk registers, and contract governance. Customer & Supplier Relationships Build strong partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Advise on contract adjustments to meet business needs. Stay informed on industry best practices and maintain supplier benchmarking. Technical Oversight Conduct vendor reviews and manage the Software Assets and Rights Management (SARM) team. Ensure software renewals and IT requirements align with business needs. Provide accurate data for effective decision-making. People & Influence Collaborate across IT and Procurement, driving outcomes through influence and support. Act as a trusted advisor on Third-Party relationships and service delivery. Skill Requirements Qualified within own personal discipline, with extensive post-qualification work experience to include: Working as part of a senior team within a complex organisation (preferably within financial services industry) At least 5 years of relevant Technology procurement/vendor management experience Experience of working with ITO’s and transitioning of services to a Third Party Extensive experience working with offshore vendors Strong technical IT knowledge Understanding of interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs Strong negotiation, influencing, analytical skills Project/change management skills/disciplines Strong customer orientation skills and ability to proactively manage customer expectation