IT Vendor Management Lead

Salt Recruitment is looking for an IT Vendor Management Lead for a public sector client in the transport industry who will be responsible for aligning vendor performance objectives and relationship management activities with business and commercial objectives and sourcing strategies.
Rate : £500 - £550 Inside IR35
Duration : Till end of year with likely extension
Location : Birmingham office x 2 a week
To be considered for this position you must have a construction or public sector background.
Accountabilities
Lead management of vendors to ensure alignment of vendor performance objectives and relationship management activities with business and commercial objectives and sourcing strategies
Lead the management of vendors to meet key performance indicators and agreed targets
Manage operational performance of external partners, engaging with professionals in other related disciplines (e.g. procurement specialists, contract managers, legal) as appropriate, ensuring the optimal performance of suppliers.
Manage strategic relationships between vendors and ensure potential disputes or conflicts are raised and resolved.
Facilitate design thinking workshops, working with vendors and relevant stakeholders to co-create innovative capabilities and solutions across the integrated supply chain
Manage operational reviews of vendor performance, developing KPIs to monitor, challenge and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Develop and implement a consistent approach to vendor onboarding, service delivery, service improvement.
Lead cost optimisation efforts, working with stakeholders to reduce costs arising from service issues
Required skills
Continual service improvement. Ability to analyse current processes, identify and implement opportunities to optimise processes, and lead and develop a team of experts to deliver service improvements.
Stakeholder Management. Ability to build and manage strong relationships, as well as influence internal and external stakeholders
Conflict resolution. Ability to network and negotiate with suppliers and other stakeholders, to resolve conflicts
Service reporting. Ability to effectively use data analytics to showcase business performance.
Policy Advice. Ability to define policies, providing guidance to others on working in the strategic context.
Innovation. Ability to drive an innovative culture, working with vendors to co-create value across the integrated supply chain
Measurement. Ability to measure vendor performance and align to with business and commercial objectives and sourcing strategies
Knowledge :
Knowledge of policy, legislative, regulatory and operational constraints, adapting technology where needed.
Knowledge of procurement frameworks, issues, risks, governance, compliance, and assurance.
Knowledge of vendor performance measurement frameworks and processes