IT Vendor Manager
IT Vendor Manager
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06-04-2025
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Monthly Salary
£ 43600 - 65400
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
06-04-2025
Job Description
Matillion is The Data Productivity Cloud.
We are on a mission to power the data productivity of our customers and the world by helping teams get data business ready faster. Our technology allows customers to load transform sync and orchestrate their data.
We are looking for passionate highintegrity individuals to help us scale up our growing business. Together we can make a dent in the universe bigger than ourselves.
Role Purpose
Working closely with IT & Security and Finance you will lead the endtoend procurement process for Matillion globally with a primary focus on IT and software solutions. You will bring a commercially driven mindset a solid IT procurement background and proven experience as a procurement officer. A skilled and confident negotiator you will have the ability to secure favorable terms with vendors at all levels while driving cost optimization and supporting technological advancements. This role demands demonstrated expertise in working across diverse IT and business functions to develop and implement effective procurement policies and processes enhance IT governance and ensure optimal outcomes for the organization. Exceptional relationship management skills are essential enabling you to engage negotiate and collaborate effectively with key stakeholders and IT suppliers to align procurement strategies with business and technology objectives.
We value inperson collaboration here at Matillion therefore this role follows our hybrid work structure where employees work 2 days a week in the Manchester office.
What you will be doing
- Manage a comprehensive range of IT procurement projects with a sole focus on software SaaS and IT infrastructure.
- Coordinate prepare and oversee RFPs/competitive bids exclusively for IT solutions to optimize cost functionality and service quality.
- Lead direct negotiations with IT vendors including pricing and contractual terms and conditions to secure optimal agreements.
- Conduct thorough vendor due diligence and onboarding processes in collaboration with Finance Legal and IT/Security implementing a robust vendor approval policy.
- Develop and enforce bestpractice procurement and vendor management policies specifically tailored to IT software SaaS and infrastructure aligning with organizational goals.
- Monitor vendor performance ensuring strict adherence to SLAs and addressing performance issues proactively.
- Collaborate with the Accounts Payable team to maintain strong relationships with IT vendors and ensure the timely fulfillment of contractual commitments.
- Manage large complex IT vendor agreements across multiple countries ensuring compliance with global standards and requirements.
- Identify costsaving opportunities through IT vendor rationalization stakeholder engagement and datadriven decisionmaking.
- Establish and maintain a centralized IT contracts register to track renewals and ensure uninterrupted services.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with IT vendor relationships and procurement processes while leveraging opportunities to enhance outcomes.
- Drive continuous improvement in IT vendor management and procurement strategies through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Deliver exceptional service to internal teams by providing effective IT procurement solutions that meet their specific software SaaS and infrastructure requirements.
What we are looking for
- Technical / Role Specific5 years strategic procurement experience with a focus on IT and IS
- A strong understanding of software models (SaaS/PaaS/IaaS)
- Ability to create procurement strategies and independently collect data
- Proven track record of delivering P&L saving projects
- Top level commercial negotiation skills with ability to influence crossfunctionally
- Prior indepth experience negotiating with technology vendors
- Selfstarter who can work independently and across teams/functions while effectively juggling multiple priorities
- Understanding of bestinclass procurement risk Information Security and accounts payable processes
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to function effectively in a team environment
- Ability to build and manage relationships remotely and across multiple departments and time zones
- Strong presentation skills; comfortable presenting to Executive Team and Company wide
- Results driven with focus on adherence to policies as well as continuous improvement
- Thrives on working in fast paced dynamic environment
Personal Capabilities Required e.g. skills attitude strengths
At Matillion we are committed to providing competitive salaries in line with market standards. Our estimated compensation range for this position isbut the final salary will be based on your relevant skills experience and qualifications demonstrated in the hiring process.
Matillion has fostered a culture that is collaborative fastpaced ambitious and transparent and an environment where people genuinely care about their colleagues and communities.
Our 6 core values guide how we work together and with our customers and partners. We operate a truly flexible and hybrid working culture that promotes worklife balance and are proud to be able to offer the following benefits:
Company Equity
30 days holiday bank holidays
5 days paid volunteering leave
Health insurance
Life Insurance
Pension
Access to mental health support
More about Matillion
Thousands of enterprises including Cisco DocuSign Slack and TUI trust Matillion technology to load transform sync and orchestrate their data for a wide range of use cases from insights and operational analytics to data science machine learning and AI.
With over $300M raised from top Silicon Valley investors we are on a mission to power the data productivity of our customers and the world.
We are passionate about doing things in a smart considerate way. Were honoured to be named a great place to work for several years running by multiple industry research firms.
We are dual headquartered in Manchester UK and Denver Colorado.
We are keen to hear from prospective Matillioners so even if you dont feel you match all the criteria please apply and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch. Alternatively if you are interested in Matillion but dont see a suitable role please email
Matillion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our team. Matillion prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Matillion does not discriminate on the basis of race colour religion age sex national origin disability status genetics sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
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