Job Description

IT Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM)

London - 3 days a week onsite

Initial 12 month contract

Day Rate: Negotiable

Start date: ASAP

We're looking for an IT / Technology Supplier Relationship Manager to join a fast-moving and complex organisation, who can drive supplier effectiveness across its technology estate. This is a high-impact role implementing a new complex technical supplier strategy, with a focus on driving capability and cost optimisation, value share and innovation, as well as consolidation.

The organisation is embarking on a multi-year programme to drive supplier effectiveness across their entire IT / Technology estate (c£150 million spend) including Networks, Security, Hosting and Development etc

We're looking for someone who has previously worked in a large retail/FMCG/Consumer fast-paced company who has demonstrable experience of looking at the complexities and intricacies of technology service contracts. We're looking for someone with a good eye for detail and an innovative approach!

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in Supplier Relationship Management

Strong background in IT supplier management, IT vendor governance, Service contracts

Experience managing high-value supplier service contracts

Ability to drive cost reduction initiatives & supplier optimisation

Strong stakeholder engagement skills - able to influence, negotiate & deliver

If you possess the skills and experience to undertake this assignment, please apply with an up-to-date CV to be considered