Vendor & Contracts Analyst

Our client are seeking an experienced and motivated IT Vendor and Contracts Analyst to join the IT Vendor and Contracts Team to support growth within the Digital and IT Directorate.

As the IT Vendor and Contracts Analyst, you will be responsible for analysing contracts, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Additionally, you will evaluate vendor performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and contribute to strategic decision-making related to procurement and vendor management. The Contracts and Vendor Analyst works closely with cross-functional teams, including legal, procurement, finance, and operations, to support the organisation's objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support Vendor and Contract Manager in review and analysis of contract data to provide decision support to IT Management and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather relevant data to enable effective negotiation of contract renewals.
• Track and manage contract data to enable renewal planning.
• Assist in maintenance of an organised contract repository, including accurate and up-to-date records of contracts and associated documentation.
• Support regular vendor reviews and meetings.
• Assist with stakeholder collaboration to assist with onboarding new vendors, ensuring proper due diligence.
• Support negotiation of vendor contract renewals.
• Support in the preparation of reports on contract performance and cost analysis for management and relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and projects to support strategic initiatives related to procurement, vendor selection, and cost optimization.
• Assist in maintaining IT assets ranging from hardware, software, licensing, digital certificates and associated contracts (e.g. mobile, data).
• This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Contracts and Vendor Analyst position. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification based on the organization's needs.

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Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.