We are looking to recruit an experienced IT Supplier and Contract Manager. You may have a background in IT Service Delivery or Architecture and evolved into a commercial supplier facing role. You will have practical experience of working closely with IT stakeholders to translate the IT Strategy roadmap into a commercial roadmap. You will be the essential link to ensure that the procurement and commercial teams have a clear understanding of the third party products and services needed by the IT organisation to underpin the Business and IT strategy roadmaps. Ideally you will have practical experience of IT supplier and contract management in the public sector. You will be used to working closely with key IT stakeholders. In this instance; IT Service Delivery, Architecture and Cyber Security will be your primary stakeholders. You will create a commercial roadmap that gives a clear vision of products and services required, then partner with the Commercial and procurement teams to ensure a clear understanding of IT requirements when entering into negotiations with suppliers. This is a new and critical role that can make a real difference to the outcomes delivered across the organisation. This is a genuinely challenging and innovative role in which you can make a real difference. You would be joining an organisation with an outstanding reputation as an employer. This is a hybrid role that will require 1 -2 days per week in our clients office in Brighton. Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.