IT / Technical Team Leader
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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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