Supplier Relationship Leader - Technology

Location: Manchester or London Compensation: £65,000 – £80,000 + Exceptional Bonus Opportunities Apply via email: Adam – JobsAV@bramwithconsulting.co.ukAn established UK-based enterprise is hiring for a Supplier relationsghip expert to lead strategic supplier and contract oversight within its technology procurement division.This is an exciting time to join a mature and well-structured procurement function undergoing a shift towards extracting greater value from long-standing contracts, while also engaging in new sourcing initiatives. Operating within a technology spend portfolio exceeding £100 million, the focus is on infrastructure services and major outsourcing deals-including a key, complex partnership with a Tier 1 IT service provider.Position OverviewThe successful candidate will drive commercial performance and vendor relationships across a suite of mission-critical tech service categories. Responsibilities will include:Owning the commercial and contractual relationship with a flagship outsourced IT supplierOverseeing contract governance, performance benchmarks, and service delivery across legacy systems and infrastructure platformsWorking alongside senior leaders across IT, procurement, and operational unitsSupporting the integration of SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) principles within procurement strategyActing as a key point of escalation for service disruptions and contract renegotiationsLiaising with legal teams to ensure contractual compliance and effective risk managementThis role reports directly to the Head of Technology Procurement and collaborates closely with broader category leads across the organisation\’s indirect and tech procurement arms.What We\’re Looking ForSolid experience managing full lifecycle procurement for technology servicesIn-depth knowledge across infrastructure, cloud computing, SaaS, legacy platforms, and data servicesA track record of managing high-value vendor contracts and complex outsourcing engagementsStrong capability in supplier relationship and service performance managementStrategic sourcing experience coupled with a results-oriented approachConfident stakeholder manager with experience operating at senior levelsExposure to dynamic and cost-sensitive business environments is a strong plusThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organisation and play a vital role in shaping its technology procurement and vendor strategy.Interested? Send your CV to JobsAV@bramwithconsulting.co.uk to learn more.Keywords: IT Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Cloud Services, SaaS, Infrastructure, Outsourced IT, SRM, Supplier Management, Commercial Strategy, London, Manchester, Public Sector, Digital Transformation, Procurement Jobs