Vendor Manager

About The RoleWe are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone.Role: Vendor Manager Location: London (SCC operate hybrid working, which comprises of a mix of office and home working)Contract Type: PermanentHours: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm Monday – FridayInterview Process: 2-stage processWhy SCC?An inclusive workplaceExcellent package: solid basic and company benefitsHybrid working & core hours in line with role requirementsCareer development and life-long learning opportunitiesOpportunity to join Europe's largest privately-owned IT CompanyRole purpose:The Vendor Manager at SCC is responsible for managing and optimising relationships with key software vendors. This role involves building key stakeholder relationships, driving growth, maximising value, and ensuring alignment with SCC's strategic goals.Key responsibilities:Vendor Relationship Management: Manage relationships with different vendors, serving as the primary point of contact for vendor-related issues and opportunities.Go to Market & Revenue Generating Activities: Collaborate on growth plans with vendors and identify and nurture opportunities for Incubate vendors.Certification and Compliance: Ensure the highest level of certifications and specialisations for vendors.Strategic Initiatives: Drive and support marketplace partnerships and own the services partners ecosystem.Financial Management: Secure development funds and resources (GP).Proactive Engagement: Engage with vendor partners to develop their business with SCC.Distribution Relationship Management: Manage relationships with aligned distribution partners to maximise incentives, manage cost optimisation and drive value across the distributors resources, market intelligence and data.Skills and experience:Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly.Negotiation Skills: Proficiency in contract negotiation and conflict resolution.Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse market trends and vendor performance to optimize strategies.Project Management: Skilled in planning and execution, with the ability to oversee projects from inception to completion.Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of the software and technology landscape Strategic Thinking: Business acumen and the ability to align vendor strategies with organizational goals.Leadership and Teamwork: Experience in cross-functional collaboration and mentorship.Industry Knowledge: Experience in vendor management within the technology sector.Experience in: data protection, cyber‑resilience, backup, recovery, enterprise virtualization and cloud infrastructure software vendors relevant to the vendors managed.About YouAbout UsSCC is Europe's largest privately-owned IT business, based out of the new 7m HQ office in Birmingham and we help clients succeed through IT transformation and exceptional customer experiences. We are a business where innovation is greater as we combine unique ideas, people and disciplines. We are a global company that is passionate about IT and where we look to simplify the complex.We are an equal opportunities employerSCC is committed to providing equal opportunities and a proactive and inclusive approach to equality and diversity in employment. No applicant or employee will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of a protected characteristic which are defined as sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender reassignment, trade union membership or non-membership, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race and religion or belief.If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the SCC Talent Acquisition team know, at the point of scheduling.Diversity & Inclusion at SCC - Sustainability at SCC - Life at SCC - LocationBracknellAll DepartmentsNot SpecifiedAll Departments is a required fieldAdvertising SalaryNot SpecifiedContract TypePermanentJob FunctionPlease Select