ICT Contract & Vendor Manager

As an ICT Contract & Vendor Manager, you'll lead the management of a portfolio of ICT contracts, suppliers and commercial relationships to ensure the Council receives value for money, manages risk and delivers high-quality digital services.
You'll help the ICT Service to deliver effective contract and supplier management across the Council's technology estate, ensuring suppliers perform effectively, contracts remain compliant and commercial risks are managed proactively. Your work will contribute to reliable, secure and sustainable digital services that support colleagues, residents and communities across Manchester.
In this role you will:
Manage ICT contracts, supplier relationships and commercial activities throughout the contract lifecycle.Monitor supplier performance, contractual compliance and commercial risk, driving continuous improvement where required.Provide commercial advice and support on technology procurement, licensing, subscriptions, renewals and strategic supplier decisions.Work with ICT teams, Procurement, Finance, Legal Services, suppliers and business stakeholders.Support the delivery and continuous improvement of ICT services, contracts and supplier relationships.
For queries about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Leon Sullivan, at [email protected] to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role. This route is for vacancy related enquiries only and should not be used to submit applications.

Pre-employment checks
If you are successful, your appointment will be subject to completing the relevant pre-employment checks. These checks will be carried out as part of our recruitment process and includes:
Qualification - Degree-level education or equivalent experience in contract management, procurement, or public sector governance. Qualified to ITIL, with a strong practical understanding of how the core ITIL functions interface and interact to collectively support IT and the Business.

Satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks where applicable, We're looking for an experienced ICT commercial professional who enjoys building strong supplier relationships, solving problems and helping organisations get the best value from their technology investments. You'll be confident working with colleagues, suppliers and partners, balancing commercial, financial and operational priorities, and helping ensure technology contracts and services deliver positive outcomes for Manchester.
We'll use the following essential criteria to decide which candidates to invite to Interview. Use your personal statement to provide evidence of how you meet each one, supported by relevant examples:
Relevant qualifications, professional certifications or equivalent experience.Contract, supplier, commercial, procurement or vendor management within a complex organisation. Budget management, financial planning or expenditure control.Building effective relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, partners or customers and influencing positive outcomes. Supporting, leading or managing people and demonstrating the Our Manchester Behaviours to deliver successful outcomes.
For guidance on how to write your personal statement, please visit How to Apply - Manchester City Council.
If you're invited to assessment, we'll look at a wider range of the role requirements. For more detail, please see the role profile.

Use of AI
You may use AI to support your application, but all examples must be your own and based on real experience. Applications may be withdrawn if content is misleading or presents someone else's experience as your own. Internal candidates may also face disciplinary action. Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
Applicants who meet the essential shortlisting criteria and are eligible under the Guaranteed Assessment Schemewill be progressed to the assessment stage.

Support and Adjustments
If you're successful in securing a role, we'll make every effort to provide the support, equipment and reasonable adjustments you need to carry out your duties. Where needed, we'll consider adapting aspects of the role. Find out more about our inclusion and wellbeing.About UsWorking for Manchester City Council is a chance to make a real difference in a diverse city. You'll help improve lives and support our local communities. Working together, we can create better public services for everyone. Benefits we offerUp to 26 days' annual leave, rising to 31 days after five years' serviceBuy up to two extra weeks' leaveUp to 3 days' volunteering leave A 35-hour work week for full-time rolesWe review pay each year and recognise three trade unionsA defined benefit pension schemeEnhanced parental and carers leave Employee discounts and perks Learn more at Careers - Manchester City CouncilOur commitment to inclusion At Manchester City Council, we're dedicated to
creating a workplace that fully reflects the diversity of our local communities. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages and backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from applicants from ethnic minority communities and disabled people, who remain underrepresented in parts of our workforce. GM Elevate Programme If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'Personal Statement' section or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. Accessible Formats:
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You must already have a valid right to work in the UK documentation, as we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.