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Vendor Manager - IT / Procurement

  • Location:

    North Yorkshire

  • Salary:

    Up to £45000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Alice Crossley

  • Contact email:

    Alice.Crossley@ojassociates.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-102020-128075_1602748956

  • Published:

    over 3 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2020-11-14

We are looking for an experienced Vendor / Procurement Manager to join a reputable business within the Financial Services Sector.

You will sit within a team of procurement specialists working with their IT function, part of a team that influences a large IT spend per year. Alongside one other Vendor Manager within the team, you will provide support & guidance across the IT function globally to ensure that the team proactively manages vendors, identify & mitigate risks, with a focus on monitoring compliance against vendor assessment & governance controls.

You will create solutions that suit both the business and the IT vendors that promote innovation & the delivery of continuous improvements.

Skills & Experience:

  • Strong understanding & practical use of the principles used to access & manage GDPR and vendor delivery risks, with a knowledge of implementing practical solutions
  • The ability to influence others and build strong working relationships with a diverse international team
  • A good awareness and understanding of general IT principles and approaches
  • Solid analytical, numerical & fact based thinking - focused on delivery & a commitment to meet timescales
  • Competent Microsoft Office suite user
  • Ability to challenge & identify solutions

Desirable

  • CIPS or MCIPS qualifications
  • A knowledge of the financial services sector
  • At least 3 years in a similar position

Paying up to £45k with a generous pension & benefits package, this is a fantastic business to work for and an exciting time to join as the business is going through a key period of change and growth within their tech function.

There will also be a large element of home working with 2 days a fortnight in the office.

Please apply or email alice.crossley@ojassociates.com for more details.

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