IDG Contracts and Vendor Performance Manager (111025-1125)

CompanyUniversity of Warwick

LocationCoventry, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/26/2026

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Business and financial project management professionals

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Description

About The Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Jonathon Crowley (Head of Strategic Vendor Manager) at jonathon.crowley@warwick.ac.uk.

This is an opportunity to work at the heart of Digital Transformation in Warwick. You will gain exposure to innovative projects and vendors across technology and IT service delivery, while developing your contract and vendor management expertise in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

We are seeking a proactive and motivated Contract Manager to join the Business Engagement team within the Information & Digital Group. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving cost-management, vendor quality and vendor relationship management in IDG.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail, procurement/contract expertise, excellent organisational skills, strong communication, and the ability to manage tasks and timelines across multiple vendors. You will support stakeholder engagement and strategic outcomes that will help shape the University’s digital future.

About You

You will be an organised and motivated individual with experience in contract and vendor management,, ideally within a digital or IT environment. Comfortable managing multiple workstreams, you will bring strong time management, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise effectively while working to tight deadlines. You’ll be someone who understands t

he importance of precision in procurement. You will be confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of contract management, vendor management, cost management, and underpin these with good project management skills.

You will be proficient in using digital tools including Microsoft Office, MS Project, SAP, Opera and ideally Jira, Miro and other Microsoft Suite tools. An interest in emerging technologies, including AI, and a willingness to quickly develop knowledge in this space will be key. Ideally, you will be working in higher education service contract management initiatives.

Above all, you will be curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous professional development, ready to contribute to the University’s digital transformation journey.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About The Department

The Information & Digital Group (IDG) plays a central role in driving digital transformation across the University of Warwick, and the Business Engagement team is at the heart of defining our future strategy. What sets us apart is our culture of curiosity, collaboration, and creativity. We bring together people from across the University and beyond to solve problems, share insights, and deliver meaningful change.

Joining IDG and the BE team means working on projects that make a real difference, developing your skills alongside supportive colleagues, and having the chance to shape how digital technology is delivered across a world-class institution.

About The University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025
Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV Should Include

Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your Cover Letter Should Explain

Your motivations for applying to the role.
Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).

For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.

Interview Date: To be confirmed
Start Date: To be confirmed

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.

What we Offer

We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including

An attractive pension scheme.
30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
Onsite childcare facilities.
Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.

Find out more about our awards and accreditations.

We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.

Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.

Job Description

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