Posted: 1 August
Offer description
Job Overview
The position entails leading the management of IT supplier engagements to ensure optimal value delivery from contracts and relationships.
You will play a pivotal role in developing, reviewing, and implementing our IT contract and supplier management framework in collaboration with our Procurement team.
This role involves direct oversight of strategic IT contracts, providing expert advice to senior managers.
Establish and maintain best-practice contract and supplier relationship management across our IT portfolio, ensuring coordination, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Supporting our Manager, IT Business and Procurement Management (ITBPM), you'll drive stakeholder engagement across networking, end-user computing, licensing, enterprise applications, and infrastructure.
Manage risks, enhance cost-effectiveness, and fortify supplier relationships in alignment with UniSC's strategic goals.
* Vendor and Contract Management: Ensure effective vendor and contract management across IT, aligning with procurement policies;
* Contract Oversight: Manage IT contracts and software licences, ensuring compliance and value;
* Vendor Relationship Strengthening: Collaborate with Agreement Managers to strengthen vendor relationships and oversight; and
* Cost Reduction and Improvement: Drive cost reductions, improved vendor performance, and continuous IT service improvement.
About You
An ideal candidate is a strategic, proactive leader with proven experience in vendor performance management - an essential requirement for this role.
You will play a key role in building strong vendor relationships, monitoring supplier performance, and driving continuous improvement across our IT contracts.
Manage enterprise solutions and key suppliers to ensure cost efficiency, service quality, and risk mitigation.
Assess and enhance vendor performance will directly impact the success of our supplier program.
Collaborating across teams, mentoring others, and advising senior management, you'll guide stakeholders, lead complex negotiations, and ensure we thrive through effective supplier and performance oversight.
Key Requirements
* Proven experience in vendor performance management;
* Strong leadership and negotiation skills;
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities;
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field;
* 5+ years of experience in IT vendor management or a related field.
