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Head of Supplier and Vendor ManagementUniversity of York • York, UK
Head of Supplier and Vendor Management

Head of Supplier and Vendor Management

University of York • York, UK
13 days ago
Salary
£58,225.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
Job description

Role

As the Head of IT Supplier & Vendor Management, you will lead this strategic function, reporting to the Director of IT. You will establish and uphold vendor management governance, bringing structure, visibility, and commercial consciousness to our contract and supplier operations. Your key responsibilities will include leading on contract and sourcing strategies, conducting complex negotiations, and managing the contract lifecycle for critical third-party Cloud, SaaS, and managed IT services. Through collaborative, high-trust leadership, you will inspire a high-performing team and build contract management expertise across the department.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

  • Vendor & Procurement Expertise: Professional qualification in Procurement, Contract Management, ITAM, and/or ITIL or equivalent IT contract/vendor experience, alongside a degree-level qualification.
  • Strategic Contract Management: Significant experience leading supplier management and procurement in a complex environment, particularly for IT systems (SaaS, cloud, hardware, software licensing, and consultancy).
  • Commercial Negotiation: Proven ability to lead complex, high-value commercial negotiations and manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle to optimize value and balance risk.
  • Stakeholder & Collaborative Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of building effective relationships with internal stakeholders (including Procurement and Legal) and external strategic partners.
  • People Leadership: Experience in line management, guiding, inspiring, and developing a team to deliver high-quality service and continuous improvement.

Interview date: To be confirmed

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