IT Vendor Manager

Southampton
3 weeks ago
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Procurement Heads are partnering with a market-leading insurance company to support with the appointment of an IT Vendor Manager.

This is a newly created role, leading the management of a handful of business-critical, Tier-1 SaaS suppliers.

While experience with SaaS vendors would be desirable, it is not essential as long as you have experience managing other key strategic vendor relationships.

After having their best ever year last year, this role represents one of many new positions the organisation is investing in, so it's a great time to be joining.

The role will be based in their Southampton office, with 2 days a week spent in the office and the rest spent working from home.

Main Responsibilities as IT Vendor Manager:

To oversee SaaS vendor performance, developing and managing supplier relationships to protect business interests and ensure costs reflect fair market value
Develop and maintain SaaS assurance models for vendors within the allocated portfolio, supporting areas such as Information Security, Compliance and Data Governance
Ensure any negotiation of commercial terms for strategic IT contracts provides beneficial outcomes for the business and the customer
Provide subject matter input to facilitate commercial terms discussions and value of contracts alongside or supporting the Central Procurement Team as appropriate
Maintain an awareness of innovation and opportunities in the SaaS Vendor market, translating these into strategic business outcomes 
Identify and report of risks associated with existing or potential SaaS vendors
Build effective strategic relationships with SaaS vendors ensuring sustainable business value is achieved Benefits of the IT Vendor Manager:

Up to £55,000 salary
Flexible hybrid working policy (1 to 2 days in the office) 
A minimum of 35 days holiday (inc. bank holidays)
Annual bonus schemes
Competitive private pension contribution
Health benefits include dental insurance and health cash plan
16 weeks of full pay for maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement
Life insurance and critical illness cover
Retail discounts and Tech schemes

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