At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and optimise relationships with key software vendors to drive growth and value.
- Company: Join SCC, Europe's largest privately-owned IT company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and mentorship.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic role that fosters career development and lifelong learning.
- Qualifications: Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills; experience in vendor management preferred.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone.
Location: London (SCC operate hybrid working, which comprises of a mix of office and home working)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm Monday – Friday
Interview Process: 2-stage process
Why SCC?
- An inclusive workplace
- Excellent package: solid basic and company benefits
- Hybrid working & core hours in line with role requirements
- Career development and life-long learning opportunities
- Opportunity to join Europe's largest privately-owned IT Company
Role purpose:
The Vendor Manager at SCC 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 SCC's 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 optimise 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.
SCC is committed to providing equal opportunities and a proactive and inclusive approach to equality and diversity in employment. No applicant or employee will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of a protected characteristic which are defined as sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender reassignment, trade union membership or non-membership, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race and religion or belief.
If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the SCC Talent Acquisition team know, at the point of scheduling.
Vendor Manager in London employer: SCC
SCC is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture, offering employees the chance to thrive in a hybrid environment while engaging with diverse teams and clients. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills in IT consulting and business development, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the public sector. Located in London, SCC provides unique opportunities to work with leading FTSE500 companies, enhancing both career prospects and job satisfaction.
