Senior Procurement & Vendor Contracts Manager – Telecoms
Location : Remote (UK) with occasional travel to the London office
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, our client unfortunately cannot provide sponsorship
*Telecommunications / network infrastructure / technology services / cloud / data centre industry experience essential for this role*
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Procurement & Vendor Contracts Manager to join a leading global technology and network infrastructure organisation.
This is a highly visible role operating at the intersection of strategic procurement, commercial negotiation, supplier management, and contract governance. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing supplier strategy, driving commercial performance, and supporting the continued growth of a global infrastructure platform.
This position offers a genuine opportunity to take ownership, influence strategic decision-making, and establish yourself as a key leader within the business, with clear progression opportunities as the function continues to evolve.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
- Lead sourcing initiatives across network infrastructure, connectivity, and technology services.
- Develop and execute supplier sourcing strategies focused on resilience, scalability, performance, and commercial value.
- Manage supplier selection processes, RFPs, RFQs, and commercial evaluations.
- Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance and reduce overall cost of ownership.
- Support infrastructure expansion and strategic growth projects.
Vendor Contract Management
- Own the full lifecycle management of supplier agreements and commercial contracts.
- Negotiate commercial terms including pricing, service levels, liability provisions, termination rights, renewal structures, and performance obligations.
- Ensure all supplier agreements align with internal governance and legal requirements.
- Manage contract renewals, amendments, and supplier relationship frameworks.
Commercial Negotiation & Cost Optimisation
- Lead complex negotiations with global suppliers and service providers.
- Benchmark supplier pricing and commercial terms across multiple markets.
- Review supplier cost models and challenge pricing assumptions.
- Deliver measurable commercial savings and improved contract outcomes.
- Structure agreements that support both immediate business requirements and long-term growth plans.
Supplier Performance & Governance
- Establish supplier KPIs, scorecards, and governance frameworks.
- Conduct regular business reviews with key suppliers.
- Manage escalations, service improvement initiatives, and contractual compliance.
- Drive accountability and continuous improvement across the supplier base.
Risk & Stakeholder Management
- Partner closely with Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Operations teams.
- Support the management of commercial, contractual, and operational risk.
- Negotiate contractual protections including indemnities, insurance provisions, service credits, and liability frameworks.
- Ensure supplier engagements support wider business objectives.
About You
We are seeking an experienced procurement and commercial contracts professional with a proven track record of delivering value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
You will possess:
- Significant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or commercial contract management.
- Strong commercial negotiation skills with experience managing complex supplier agreements.
- Demonstrable success delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to operate independently while influencing senior stakeholders.
Salary & Benefits
- Up to £100,000 basic salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Flexible, predominantly remote working model
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Opportunity to spearhead and shape a critical procurement function within a growing international business
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a growing organisation where you will have the autonomy to influence strategy, shape supplier relationships, and build a lasting impact. With strong leadership support, excellent benefits, and genuine progression opportunities, this role is ideal for an ambitious procurement professional looking to take the next step in their career.