IT Commercial/Vendor Manager

Are you a commercially minded IT professional with experience managing technology suppliers, contracts and budgets? Do you enjoy finding ways to improve processes, reduce costs and ensure businesses are getting real value from their IT investments?

This is an opportunity to join a technology function undergoing significant change, where you will play an important role in improving commercial processes, strengthening supplier relationships and bringing greater visibility and control to IT expenditure.

We are interested in speaking with candidates who have experience in IT commercial management, technology procurement, supplier management or related financial and commercial positions.

The Role

My client a market leading organisation are seeking an IT Commercial Manager to take ownership of its IT commercial operations, supplier relationships and financial oversight.

Working closely with IT leadership, Finance and external technology providers, you will help ensure IT services and contracts deliver value, financial transparency and operational effectiveness.

We're looking for someone who combines strong commercial and analytical skills with a practical, hands-on approach. You'll be comfortable negotiating with suppliers and engaging with senior stakeholders, while also getting involved in the detail when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing relationships with IT vendors, suppliers and third-party service providers, acting as a key point of contact between internal teams and external partners.
• Overseeing IT contracts, renewals and commercial agreements, ensuring competitive terms, contractual compliance and value for money.
• Conducting regular supplier service reviews, monitoring performance against agreed service levels and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting IT budget management, financial forecasting and expenditure reporting, working closely with the Finance function.
• Improving existing financial reporting and reconciliation processes to provide greater accuracy and visibility of IT expenditure.
• Reviewing supplier costs, identifying potential savings and supporting commercial negotiations.
• Maintaining accurate records of contracts, renewals, supplier commitments and financial information.
• Supporting procurement activities, supplier evaluations and tendering exercises.
• Ensuring appropriate financial controls, governance and procurement processes are followed.
• Providing day-to-day guidance and oversight to a part time finance administration colleague.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience managing IT suppliers, third-party contracts or technology procurement activities.
• A good understanding of commercial agreements, supplier performance, contract renewals and service-level agreements.
• Experience working with IT budgets, expenditure reporting, forecasting or financial reconciliation.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with Excel and financial or ERP systems.
• The ability to identify commercial improvements, negotiate effectively and challenge supplier performance where necessary.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across IT, Finance, Procurement and external suppliers.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly when managing multiple contracts, budgets and deadlines.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to take ownership of problems and deliver improvements.
• A willingness to remain hands-on and support operational activities alongside broader commercial responsibilities.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring colleagues would be advantageous, although we would also welcome applications from individuals ready to take the next step in their careers.
• Qualifications such as CIPS, ITIL or relevant business and finance certifications would be beneficial but are not essential.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Ownership and influence: Play an important role in shaping how IT suppliers, contracts and budgets are managed.
• Opportunity to make an impact: Improve existing commercial processes and introduce more effective ways of working.
• Technology investment: Join an organisation investing in the development and modernisation of its IT function.
• Varied responsibilities: Gain exposure to supplier negotiations, financial management, procurement and IT governance.
• Career development: An opportunity to take on greater commercial responsibility and contribute to wider IT improvements.
• Hybrid working: Benefit from a combination of office-based collaboration and remote working.

If you have the skills we are looking for and would like more information, please send your CV

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