Average Vendor Manager salary in the UK

The Procurement team here at McGregor Boyall are actively looking to make a strategic Procurement hire into our market leading financial organisation.You'll work under the Technology division but be instrumental in supporting all vendor management & procurement activities across the IT landscape. As part of this team, you'll face off to key stakeholders within SaaS, Cloud, Infrastructure, Operations & the Data Engineering team.Working on a hybrid basis, you'll be in the city office up to 2 days per week, the days could be variable subject to meetings and workload. The office is in the heart of the city with easy access to either Bank, Fenchurch or Liverpool St stations.If you have been looking to break into the world of finance & banking under the procurement banner, then this could be the ideal role to start your journey. You will need to possess solid experience of working either in Banking, Trading, Professional Services, or highly corporate environment.Some key objectives and responsibilities within this role are as follows: You will have complete responsibility for ensuring the tech vendors & IT supply chain are managed effectively.Ongoing assistance with the management of the end-to-end Third-Party life cycle, including sourcing, contracting, ongoing supplier relationship management and offboarding activities when necessary.Work closely and collaborate with the IT SLT & executive team, helping to align project goals with strategic business direction.Although the role is standalone for time being, you may be asked to help & support other team members across the wider operational division.Helping to drive and deliver significant value from procurement programmes and reviewing complex legal documents when required.Along with the Manager, lead on tenders and contract negotiations whilst looking to achieve supplier cost efficiency and utilization.Help to support wider operational teams ensuring all pre-tender documentation is authorised in a timely manner. To qualify for this role, you will need to have the following skills: Strong IT sourcing experience with great commercial acumen.Very capable of leading complex negotiations and competitive tenders.Extensive exposure to a broad range of technical software vendors, SaaS, Hardware & Cloud partners.Skilled in Sourcing & Procurement of services and products.Strong Vendor & Service Managementworking towards or interested to receive training in CIPS certification.Banking or Trading experience is highly desirable.Can start within 2 to 12 weeks of offer acceptance. If this Procurement Technology Vendor Analyst role sounds of interest, we would welcome the chance to arrange a call. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

The McGregor Boyall Procurement recruitment team are noticing a positive shift in client activity for Q2 2024 and starting to see a rise in contract requirements.One of our top Buy-Side partners require a Procurement specialist for a 6-month rolling contract.Although semi-hybrid, you will be required to be in the EC1 City offices up to 4 days per week.Some key objectives and responsibilities within this role are as follows:* You will have responsibility for ensuring the vendors & supply chain are managed effectively.* Ongoing assistance with the management of the end-to-end Third-Party life cycle, including sourcing, contracting, ongoing supplier relationship management and offboarding activities when necessary.* Administer & Input contract information from the Coupa system into a centralized information register.* Can manage post execution administrative tasks such as creating new Coupa requests & uploading signed DORA contract addendums.* Helping to drive and deliver significant value from procurement programmes and reviewing complex legal documents when required.* Assist with the extracting & sharing of contract documentation for the Legal team from the Coupa system.* Help to support wider operational teams ensuring all pre-tender documentation is authorised in a timely manner.To qualify for this role, you will need to have the following skills:* Strong Vendor & Sourcing experience with great commercial acumen.* Very capable of leading complex negotiations and competitive tenders.* Any appreciation or experience of using the Coupa system is highly advantageous.* Skilled in Sourcing & Procurement of services and products.* Working towards or interested to receive training in CIPS certification.* Commercial experience within a Buy-Side/ Investment Management global business highly advantageous.If the above sounds of interest, and you can start either immediately or within 4 weeks' notice then we'd love to hear from you.We look forward to receiving your details and arranging a confidential conversation asap. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Vendor Manager - Renewable Energy Group - West London Robert Half have partnered with a fast growing renewable energy group employing close to 400 people around the world. The group are comprised of several high-growth businesses aiming to drive the transition to a low-carbon future. They are seeking an experienced Vendor Manager where you will be instrumental in managing their contractual relationships from negotiation through to enforcement and risk management. In this role, you'll establish streamlined processes to collect, consolidate, and communicate vendor agreements, ensuring clarity and transparency across the board. Your responsibilities will include establishing performance metrics to balance quality, timeliness of delivery, and cost-effectiveness, driving strategic improvements through vendor contract integration and cost optimization initiatives. If you're a skilled negotiator with a passion for optimising vendor relationships and driving strategic improvements, apply now ?? KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for contract oversight - from negotiation through to enforcement of contractual obligations and risk management.Establish processes to collect, consolidate and communicate vendor agreements.Responsible for establishing performance metrics - balancing quality, timeliness of delivery and cost-effectiveness.Responsible for the delivery of strategic improvements through vendor contract integration and cost optimisation.Establish and measure performance levels from vendor onboarding throughout the entire relationship.Work with stakeholders within the group to ensure vendor roadmaps align with company strategy. Skills & Experiences Good experience in vendor management or a related field e.g. asset management, IT outsource management, sourcing, and procurement.A strong grasp of procurement processes and the intricacies of supply chain.Evidenced experience in sourcing and category strategies.Adept at negotiating contracts with a fundamental understanding of contract terms.Excellent analytical, written and influencing skills.Excellent project management skills.Confident, credible, persuasive, and a collaborative team-player.Strong analytical skills, technology, and system knowledge.Strong ability to challenge, influence and direct internal stakeholders.Ability to work within tight deadlines and changing priorities. BENEFITS Competitive salary £75-85k + 15-20% Annual Bonus 25 days annual leave in addition to Bank holidays.Hybrid working pattern.Company pension scheme.Life and medical insurance, and eyecare scheme.Employee Assistance Program.Cycle to work scheme.Family-friendly policies.Recruit and Reward scheme.Access to perk-box benefits package. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself