Technology Vendor Manager
Motorway
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Working within the IT management team, you will collaborate with organisational leaders to understand business needs and identify where and how we can leverage technology partners to address them.
- You will develop and implement streamlined procurement processes for technology expenditure, ensuring consistent management of both new and renewal spending.
- You'll be responsible for taking a proactive approach to managing vendor performance and mitigating potential risks. This means you'll be constantly on the lookout for any concerns in performance, service delivery, or spending that could potentially impact our operations.
- You’ll act as the primary liaison between Motorway and its technology vendors, cultivating strong relationships both internally and externally. In this role you will provide support across a range of engagements, ensuring frictionless collaboration and that expected outcomes are met.
- In collaboration with internal stakeholders, you'll advocate innovation in Motorway's technology ecosystem. Using close relationships with vendors and staying up to date with industry trends, you'll proactively identify opportunities for additional services or products for Motorway to leverage.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Technical proficiency in common IT services, software and security concepts
- A solid understanding of financial metrics to navigate budgets and assess the financial viability of vendor solutions
- Experience in evaluating cloud vendor solutions through cost-benefit analysis and value assessments
- Experience in developing and implementing IT procurement best practices, demonstrating effective execution and adherence
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage in negotiations and constructive dialogue with stakeholders and vendors
- Solid understanding of legal principles with the ability to review contracts for key terms and identify potential risks, ensuring thorough due diligence.
- A competitive salary
- Stock options
- BUPA health insurance
- Annual learning budget with access to courses, Audible subscription and hundreds of books and online lessons
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Pension scheme
- Motorway Electric Car Leasing Scheme
- Regular social events
- Discounted Calm membership
- Cycle to work scheme
Motorway is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. We believe our workforce should reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.