IT Supplier Manager - SC Cleared

IT Supplier Manager - Digital Information6-Month Rolling Contract | Reading | Hybrid | 2-3 Days Onsite per Week£70-£75 per hour | Inside IR35Active SC Clearance Mandatory | DV Clearance DesirableWe are currently seeking an experienced IT Supplier Manager to join a Digital Information function supporting highly sensitive MOD, aerospace and defence programmes.This is a key supplier management role, responsible for supporting the development and execution of the IT supplier strategy and management framework. You will work closely with Digital Information leadership, Procurement, Finance, Service Management and wider business stakeholders to ensure suppliers deliver against agreed commercial, operational and service expectations.The OpportunityAs IT Supplier Manager, you will support the end-to-end IT supplier life cycle, from supplier identification and evaluation through procurement, contract negotiation, performance management and eventual offboarding.The successful candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, supplier management expertise and process/governance experience, ideally gained within a highly regulated environment such as aerospace, defence or the MOD.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the definition and execution of the IT supplier strategy, ensuring alignment with wider Digital Information and technology strategies.Manage and support the end-to-end IT supplier life cycle, including evaluation, procurement, contracting, performance management and offboarding.Develop ..... full job details .....