IT Supplier Relationship Specialist - Hybrid but with travel to Bradford office 2-3 days a week - 6 months + extension - Inside IR35 - £400 - £500 per day Our client, a leading organisation in the region, has a contract requirement for an IT. Supplier Relationship Specialist within the Tech function. The successful applicant will be responsible for capturing and translating the requirements of the Information Services function into tangible work orders and outcomes to be delivered via existing IT. frameworks. Working in close collaboration with internal customers and the IT. Category team, to deliver compliant mini competitions as part of the framework agreement, always providing best value. Influencing stakeholders and vendors will be an essential part of the role in order that value is derived, and activities are aligned to the current and future direction of IT. Key accountabilities specific to the role: Some of the key responsibilities you will have will include but are not limited to: Partner with operational teams to lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance of negotiated agreements to policies and practices. Partner with vendor relationship managers to assist in escalations, facilitate issue resolution, optimise vendor performance, and drive cost savings. Establish and optimise best practices, including processes, tools, templates and systems for use in vendor management, from vendor evaluation through selection, contracting, negotiations, vendor services ..... full job details .....