IT / Technical Team Leader

Gist Ltd.
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Part-time / full-time
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 48K

Job location

Remote
Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Tech stack

RAID
Procurement Software

Job description

We're looking for a proactive, commercially minded, and relationship-driven IT Vendor Contract Manager to lead the strategic and operational management of our IT supplier ecosystem.

This is a pivotal role responsible for maximising value from our technology partnerships, ensuring contractual and commercial rigor, and enabling high-performing IT service delivery across the organisation. You'll oversee vendor relationships, contract lifecycles, renewals, governance, and spend management-ensuring our suppliers deliver the performance, compliance, and cost effectiveness our business depends on.

If you excel at negotiation, stakeholder collaboration, and bringing structure to complex commercial environments, this could be the perfect opportunity., Lead the negotiation, review, and management of MSAs, SOWs, service contracts, and renewals

Lead commercial negotiations for Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), renewals, and service contracts to secure favourable terms and ensure alignment with organisational standards

Ensure all contracts meet commercial, operational, and compliance requirements

Maintain an accurate and accessible repository of all agreements, documentation, and contractual obligations

Oversee the contract renewal schedule, ensuring timely reviews, risk assessment, and alignment with business, technology, and service delivery requirements

Provide financial insight to support technology budget planning, renewals, and investment decisions

Ensure all vendors meet contractual terms, SLAs, internal governance frameworks, and regulatory obligations

Support procurement, legal, and risk teams on tenders, RFPs, audits, and due-diligence activities

Reporting & Insights

Deliver regular reporting on vendor performance, spend, service levels, and commercial risk

Provide insight and recommendations that influence technology strategy and support operational excellence

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

Work closely with service delivery teams to resolve vendor issues, manage escalations, and support service continuity

Partner with procurement, finance, legal, and technology stakeholders to drive alignment and value

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Requirements

Proven experience in IT vendor, commercial, or contract management roles

Strong understanding of contract negotiation, vendor performance management, licensing, and commercial governance

Experience in budgeting, spend management, and financial planning

Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Experience collaborating with procurement, legal, finance, and technology teams

ITIL Foundation or similar certification (desirable)

Detail-Oriented: You manage contracts, documentation, and spend data meticulously

Commercially Astute: You understand cost drivers, negotiate favourable terms, and spot value opportunities

Analytical Thinker: You interpret financial and performance data to drive insight-led decisions

Negotiator: You secure value and protect the organisation's interests with confidence and diplomacy

Organised & Methodical: You manage multiple contracts, deadlines, and workflows efficiently

Problem Solver: You address vendor issues, discrepancies, and process gaps proactively

Collaborative: You build productive cross-functional relationships

Ethical & Trustworthy: You handle sensitive commercial information with integrity

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Benefits & conditions

What's in it for you?Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special.

20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)

Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan

Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives

Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)

Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers

Access to a wide range of wellbeing support - including our Employee Assistance Programme

A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development

Cycle to work scheme

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working pattern: Monday - Friday with flexibility to meet the business needs

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About the company

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation. At Gist, safety and people sit at the heart of everything we do. We value individuality and create an environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work, contribute meaningfully, and make a real impact., Why Gist?At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we areprogressive, accountable, collaborative,andethical. Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S's sustainability commitments in Plan A. Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there's never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact. Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it's meaningful to you, it's important to us. Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply., About Grant Thornton Grant Thornton is one of the world's leading professional services networks with member firms in over 150 countries, 80,000 people and global revenues of $8.5bn. Member firms offer audit, tax, and advisory services to privately owned companies,..., Commercial Contracts Manager - Remote (UK) Rapiscan Systems | An OSI Systems Company Rapiscan Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of OSI Systems, Inc., designs, manufactures, and markets industry-leading security and inspection technologies used across the world. Our..., About Modaxo Modaxo acquires, strengthens, and grows technology businesses that move the world's people. Part of Volaris Group and Constellation Software, Modaxo brings together leading transport and mobility technology businesses across public transport, rail, ticketing,..., Our client is a boutique procurement consultancy specialising in IT cost optimisation and cost-out programmes. They partner with organisations across multiple sectors to deliver tangible, sustainable savings across complex IT spend categories. Known for their pragmatic..., SNG (Sovereign Network Group) is one of the largest housing associations in England. We provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across the South, West and East of England, including London, as well as building thousands of new affordable homes every year. We're..., Altenar is an international IT company founded in 2011, with offices in Malta, Greece, Georgia, the Isle of Man, and Uruguay. We specialize in high-load software development and provide one of the best technology solutions for the iGaming industry worldwide. This role may..., Our client is a boutique procurement consultancy specialising in cost optimisation and cost-out programmes. They partner with organisations across multiple sectors to deliver tangible, sustainable savings across complex spend categories. Known for their pragmatic approach..., Job Description SNG (Sovereign Network Group) is one of the largest housing associations in England. We provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across the South, West and East of England, including London, as well as building thousands of new affordable homes..., Job Description SNG (Sovereign Network Group) is one of the largest housing associations in England. We provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across the South, West and East of England, including London, as well as building thousands of new affordable homes... © 2026, Jobsora.com

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