Contract: 7 Months (Extenstion Potential)
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute supplier management strategies that improve supplier performance, reduce risk and support business objectives.
- Lead the day-to-day management of strategic IT suppliers across a complex digital and technology environment.
- Manage the full IT supplier lifecycle, including supplier evaluation, onboarding, governance, performance management and offboarding.
- Drive supplier governance activities, facilitating supplier reviews and ensuring delivery against agreed SLAs, KPIs and contractual commitments.
- Work closely with Procurement, Service Management, Finance and Technology teams to optimise supplier relationships and service outcomes.
- Identify, manage and mitigate supplier-related risks, performance issues and compliance concerns.
What We're Looking For
- Active SC Clearance is essential.
- Proven experience in IT Supplier Management, Vendor Management or Supplier Relationship Management.
- Experience managing IT suppliers across infrastructure, cloud, applications, managed services or digital technology environments.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating and managing complex IT contracts.
- Demonstrable experience establishing supplier governance frameworks and managing supplier performance through SLAs and KPIs.
- Experience supporting procurement, sourcing, tendering or supplier selection activities.
- Strong understanding of supplier risk management, compliance and regulatory requirements.
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IT Supplier Manager in Reading employer: RC FORNAX LTD
As a Recruiter Apprentice Level 3 in our Engineering & Defence Consultancy, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values hands-on learning and professional development. Our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing you with the opportunity to grow your skills in a thriving industry while enjoying a structured apprenticeship programme. Located in a vibrant area, we offer a unique chance to engage with diverse talent and contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference.
