IT Sourcing and Vendor Manager
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Job Summary
Job Description
Salary 60000 - 65000 depending on experience
Location Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire
Hybrid 3 days/week on site (please note no public transport available)
Renishaw is seeking an experienced IT Sourcing and Vendor Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the sourcing renewal and procurement of software solutions and services as well as managing relationships with vendors.
The successful candidate in this new role will take a strategic collaborative and practical approach to vendor selection and support of negotiation and performance management. This will ensure cost-effective and engaged suppliers progress towards Group targets and support of business areas requiring enterprise technology solutions.
Key responsibilities
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for IT software solutions and services.
Develop and maintain an IT vendor management framework to ensure effective governance and risk management within Renishaws central framework.
Work closely and collaboratively with the Procurement team on an ongoing basis to:
Improve sourcing renewal & vendor management processes.
Monitor vendor performance & ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
Manage vendor relationships & performance evaluations.
Ensure timely and effective resolution of vendor-related issues.
Support contract negotiation to save or avoid costs and improve service delivery.
Conduct market research to identify potential vendors and assess their capabilities.
Prepare and present reports on sourcing activities and vendor performance to senior management.
Build and maintain productive working relationships with internal stakeholders understanding their technology needs and ensuring vendor solutions meet those requirements.
Ensure this new role quickly becomes productive through close collaboration with Renishaws central Procurement Accounts Payable and Finance teams.
Key requirements
At least 3 years of experience in IT sourcing procurement and/or vendor management.
Proven track record of managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts.
Knowledge of IT products and services as well as market trends.
Willingness for occasional travel to meet with vendors or attend industry events.
An effective individual contributor able to coordinate and guide procurement activities across matrixed teams in a multi-project environment.
Strong analytical numerical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: a collaborative relationship-builder.
Able to make good decisions within tight deadlines incorporating diverse perspectives.
Renishaws purpose is to transform tomorrow together by creating products materials and therapies that will define our world in the decades to come and touch billions of lives. Our IT&S team plays a key role in delivering this vision by enabling systems to be used naturally for what they can achieve minimising frustrations and partnering with people to achieve their objectives we aim to help people do the right things better.
Benefits
When you join Renishaw were committing to your future career. Thats because we believe in developing our peoples skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package thats highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension discretionary annual bonus *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops free parking *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites).
We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary Cycle to Work scheme enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria Health Cash Plan the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.
Please click here for further information about our benefits.
At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture where all our employees are free to be themselves we can achieve our core values: Innovation Inspiration Integrity and Involvement.
If you are excited about the role but feel as though you dont meet all the requirements we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.
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Employment Type:
PermanentTime Type:
Full timeRequisition Number:
R8702 IT Sourcing and Vendor Manager (Open)Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- Process Improvement
- Pricing
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
In metrology, motion control, machine calibration, dental CAD/CAM, additive manufacturing, spectroscopy and neurosurgery, Renishaw innovations enhance precision, efficiency and quality. Products include CMM touch-trigger probes, scanning probes, CMM retrofits, gauging, machine tool to ... View more
