The Vendor Manager is responsible for managing and optimising relationships with key software vendors . This role involves building key stakeholder relationships, driving growth, maximising value, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Vendor Relationship Management: Manage relationships with different vendors, serving as the primary point of contact for vendor-related issues and opportunities.
- Go to Market & Revenue Generating Activities: Collaborate on growth plans with vendors and identify and nurture opportunities for Incubate vendors.
- Certification and Compliance : Ensure the highest level of certifications and specialisations for vendors.
- Strategic Initiatives: Drive and support marketplace partnerships and own the services partners ecosystem.
- Financial Management : Secure development funds and resources (GP).
- Proactive Engagement: Engage with vendor partners to develop their business with SCC.
- Distribution Relationship Management: Manage relationships with aligned distribution partners to maximise incentives, manage cost optimisation and drive value across the distributors resources, market intelligence and data.
Skills And Experience
- Communication Skills : Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly.
- Negotiation Skills : Proficiency in contract negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Analytical Skills : Ability to analyse market trends and vendor performance to optimize strategies.
- Project Management : Skilled in planning and execution, with the ability to oversee projects from inception to completion.
- Technical Expertise : Deep understanding of the software and technology landscape
- Strategic Thinking : Business acumen and the ability to align vendor strategies with organizational goals.
- Leadership and Teamwork: Experience in cross-functional collaboration and mentorship.
- Industry Knowledge : Experience in vendor management within the technology sector.
- Experience in: data protection, cyber‑resilience, backup, recovery, enterprise virtualization and cloud infrastructure software vendors relevant to the vendors managed.
For more information please reach out to Louise Wright Director of IT
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Join a well-established and highly respected industry federation in Staffordshire, where you will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic Technical Team and shape the future of the organisation. With a competitive salary, generous benefits including an annual car allowance, 35 days' holiday, and flexible working arrangements, this role offers a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Embrace the chance to influence national standards and legislation while enjoying earlier finishes on Fridays and free car parking.
