IT Vendor Manager
IT Vendor Manager
Hybrid working
My client, a highly regarded company with Top Employer status in the UK, based in Southampton, is seeking an IT Vendor Manager to join their team.
With a 4.1 out of 5 star rating on Glassdoor, employees praise the company for its flexible working environment and extensive benefits package, including a minimum of 35 days holiday (with the option to buy and sell days), and a comprehensive bonus structure.
Role Overview:
As an IT Vendor Manager, you will be responsible for managing key SaaS vendor relationships to ensure they deliver value and meet the company's objectives.
Your duties will include:
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee SaaS vendor performance and manage supplier relationships
- Develop and maintain SaaS assurance models
- Negotiate commercial terms for IT contracts
- Provide expertise during contract discussions
- Stay updated on SaaS market innovations
- Identify and report vendor risks
- Build strategic relationships with vendors
Skills and Experience:
- Experience managing SaaS vendors
- Knowledge of SaaS assurance models and security
- Understanding of compliance and governance standards
- Experience with complex IT contracts and negotiations
- Familiarity with Azure Cloud platforms is a plus
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to analyse service metrics and manage projects
- Innovative and able to manage change effectively
Benefits:
- Flexible working options and a minimum of 35 days holiday
- Health benefits including dental insurance and mental health support
- Wealth benefits like annual bonuses and competitive pension
- Well-being activities and social events
- Family support with generous maternity and paternity leave
- Partner life assurance and critical illness cover
- Car salary exchange, cycle scheme, and tech deals
- Return to work program after maternity leave
If interested please apply and I look forward to working on your application together.
- Rate: £40000 - £60000 per annum
- Location: Southampton, England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: IT
- Recruiter: context recruitment
- Contact: Ceri Fletcher-Walker
- Email: to view click here
- Posted: 2024-11-08 09:31:12 -
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