Vendor Manager

Deloitte•Derbyshire, England, UK

fulltime

Management and Manufacturing

5+ years

We are currently recruiting for a Vendor Manager to support our client on a 6-month contract which will likely to extend.

Start Date: February

Location: Sheffield - 3 days onsite and 2 days remote

The role holder will be responsible for supporting the Head of Central Vendor Management.

**Deal Initiation/Assurance **& Financial Planning

Ensure alignment of key parties to agree objectives and support the development of the Tech/Business strategy to deliver.
Ensure both a vertical and horizontal view is considered through value streams and co-design structures so that services are not duplicated and that there is a cohesive strategy around our service providers and tooling – this will need to happen for not only new deals but also with the current landscape of providers.

**Negotiation & Contracting

Review existing contracts identify and follow up on contracting themes/opportunity for better practice and implementation of guidelines and 3rd party uplifts.

**Vendor Performance and Vendor Governance framework

Analysing and creating, where appropriate, measurement to ensure SLA adherence and continuous improvement of the Vendors performance (and reviewed in governance forums)

**Functional Knowledge

Proven track record in technology vendor management role within the financial services industry, preferably within multinational banks
Strong understanding of Technology operational management requirements for banks and knowledge of the external environment - regulatory, political, competitor and market
Ability to translate technology strategy and align with vendors accordingly
SME across Third party risk management lifecycle and Third-party regulatory landscape
Experience of operating within a complex matrix environment
Deep financial and commercial awareness**********