IT Vendor Relationship Manager

IT Vendor Relationship Manager | hybrid very flexible
We’re currently looking for an experienced IT Vendor Relationship Manager to join a growing team and play a key role in managing and strengthening relationships with third-party technology suppliers.
This is a great opportunity for someone with experience across Vendor Management, Supplier Management, Third-Party Risk, Procurement or Technology Governance, particularly within a regulated environment.
What you’ll be doing
Manage a portfolio of third-party technology suppliers and build strong, productive relationships.
Monitor supplier performance against SLAs, contracts and agreed service levels.
Coordinate supplier governance, service and operational review meetings.
Support the full supplier lifecycle, including onboarding, due diligence, ongoing monitoring and offboarding.
Review supplier risk documentation, controls and assurance evidence.
Support Third-Party Risk Management, Operational Resilience and Business Continuity activities.
Assist with audits, regulatory reviews, risk assessments and remediation actions.
Support contract reviews, renewals, amendments and supplier performance improvement plans.
Work closely with Technology, Procurement, Risk, business stakeholders and external suppliers.
Identify opportunities to improve supplier governance, processes and reporting.
Use supplier management platforms such as Coupa and Hellios FSQS.
What we’re looking for
Ideally, you’ll have:
Experience in Vendor/Supplier Management, Procurement, Third-Party Risk, Technology Governance or a similar area.
Experience managing supplier relationships and supporting the supplier lifecycle.
Strong understanding of supplier risk and governance principles.
Experience working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Exposure to audits, compliance reviews or operational governance.
Experience within Financial Services, Banking, Insurance or another regulated environment.
Strong communication, relationship management and influencing skills.
Excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Nice to have
Experience or knowledge of:
DORA
Operational Resilience
Outsourcing requirements
Third-Party Risk Management
ISO27001 / SOC 2
Cyber Security / IT Risk
Procurement and Contract Management
Professional qualifications in Risk, Procurement, Information Security, Project Management or Vendor Management would also be beneficial, but aren't essential.
Why join?
You’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening supplier governance, managing strategic technology relationships and helping to develop the maturity of the wider Supplier Management function.
Get in touch to find out more or apply today

Work arrangement
Yes