IT Sourcing & Relationship Manager
This role sits at the core of global IT operations and vendor strategy, driving performance, value, and compliance of a broad supplier ecosystem. As the new IT Sourcing & Relationship Manager, you'll oversee the full lifecycle of IT supplier relationships from onboarding and contract negotiation to performance tracking and renewal.
You will collaborate with senior stakeholders and key business units across Technology, Procurement, Finance, and Risk to ensure vendors are aligned to both strategic goals and operational excellence. This is a career-defining chance to shape a vendor function that's built for scale, security, and agility.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the full lifecycle of IT supplier relationships.
* Lead strategic supplier reviews and regular governance meetings (SLAs, QBRs, risk assessments).
* Ensure commercial engagements meet internal sourcing policies, risk appetite, and procurement standards.
* Partner with Technology leaders to evaluate vendor delivery against service expectations and change roadmaps.
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive vendor landscape view services delivered, dependencies, risks, and compliance coverage.
* Track vendor-related spend across all categories and locations, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting.
* Identify and deliver cost efficiencies, renegotiation opportunities, and consolidation strategies.
* Drive adherence to financial plans, reporting on performance against budgets and forecasts.
* Support due diligence, vendor audits, and regulatory compliance efforts.
* Embed ESG and sustainability principles into sourcing decisions and partner selection.
* Build and coach a high-performing vendor management team to deliver consistently and collaboratively.