Vendor Manager

________________________________________ Vendor Manager Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days remote) Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + Benefits Keywords: Vendor Management, MSP, Renewals, Contracts, Frameworks, Pricing, Commercials, Quotations, Cisco, Microsoft, Fortinet, Supplier Management ________________________________________ The Opportunity We are seeking a Vendor & Renewals Manager to join a leading provider of managed services to the telecoms sector. This is a pivotal role for someone with proven experience in vendor management and contract renewals, looking to shape strategy and influence key commercial operations. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage vendor and supplier relationships across a diverse portfolio • Oversee contract renewals, pricing frameworks, quotations, and commercial negotiations • Drive sourcing strategies, manage compliance, and maintain robust reporting and analytics • Support commercial operations through efficient process management and supplier performance tracking • Play a strategic role in evolving the vendor management function to meet business growth and transformation goals ________________________________________ About You To succeed in this role, you’ll bring: • A background in vendor management within a telecoms or networking environment (essential) • Experience working within a Managed Services Provider (MSP) setting • Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with experience in supplier governance and contract frameworks • Confidence in taking ownership of renewals processes and vendor performance • A proactive mindset and desire to develop professionally through structured training and certification ________________________________________ This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step up and make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Structured development plans and vendor-specific certifications will be available to help you succeed and grow within the business. @mecscomms: uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology @mecscomms is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business. For more information or a list of current vacancies, please see our web site at mecscomms.co.uk