Technology Vendor Manager

Technology Vendor Manager
Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite

We are seeking an experienced Technology Vendor Manager to join their Technology & Operations function. In this global role, you will be responsible for optimising technology supplier relationships across the organisation, while strategically managing costs and ensuring the effective performance of third?party vendors.

We are looking for an individual with strong commercial acumen, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the business, including C?suite stakeholders.

• Extensive experience in supplier management, with the ability to understand business priorities, support organisational change, and cultivate successful long?term partnerships.
• Broad and advanced knowledge of the technology industry, supplier capabilities, service offerings, and customer technology operations.
• Advanced expertise in technology?led business transformation.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, outsourced contracts, commercial frameworks, and financial governance.
• Advanced knowledge of technology project and service management disciplines.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the credibility to influence decision?making at senior management level.

• Strategic Partnerships
• Cross?Functional Relationship Management
• Due Diligence & Vendor Assessment
• Performance Reviews & Continuous Improvement
• Supplier Negotiation
• Relationship Building & Stakeholder Engagement
• Clear & Effective Communication
• Business Reviews & Supplier Governance
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Relationship Management