We are currently recruiting for a Vendor Manager to support our client on a 6 -month contract which will likely to extend.<\/span>
<\/p>Start Date: <\/span>February<\/span>
<\/p>Location: <\/span>Sheffield - 3 days onsite and 2 days remote<\/span>
<\/p>The role holder will be responsible for supporting the Head of Central Vendor Management. <\/span>
<\/p>Deal Initiation/Assurance<\/span><\/b> & Financial Planning<\/b><\/span>
<\/p>- Ensure alignment of key parties to agree objectives and support the development of the Tech/Business strategy to deliver.<\/span>
<\/li>- 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.<\/span> <\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Negotiation & Contracting<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Review existing contracts
identify and follow up on contracting themes/opportunity for better practice and implementation of guidelines and 3rd party uplifts.<\/span> <\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Vendor Performance and Vendor Governance framework<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Analysing and creating, where appropriate, measurement to ensure SLA adherence and continuous improvement of the Vendors performance (and reviewed in governance forums)<\/span> <\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Functional Knowledge<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Proven track record in technology vendor management role within the financial services industry, preferably within multinational banks<\/span>
<\/li>- Strong understanding of Technology operational management requirements for banks and knowledge of the external environment - regulatory, political, competitor and market<\/span>
<\/li>- Ability to translate technology strategy and align with vendors accordingly<\/span>
<\/li>- SME across Third party risk management lifecycle and Third -party regulatory landscape<\/span>
<\/li>- Experience of operating within a complex matrix environment<\/span>
<\/li>- Deep financial and commercial awareness<\/span>
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