Job Title: Supplier Management Lead (Programme Manager)




Location: Eastleigh, Bristol, York, London




Inside / Outside IR35: Inside IR35




Duration: 6 Month Contract




A bit about the job:



We are looking for an experienced
Supplier Management Lead to support Health Evolution (HEVO), a major transformation programme shaping the future Health platform and operating model. This is a high-impact role for someone who can bring structure, commercial discipline and supplier management expertise to a complex multi-supplier environment. You'll play a key role in driving supplier governance, commercial oversight and performance management, with a particular focus on PwC delivery governance and Salesforce SaaS commercial management. As the programme continues to evolve, supplier performance, commercial control and SaaS cost optimisation are becoming increasingly important. You'll help ensure that HEVO has the right governance, reporting and commercial insight to effectively manage strategic suppliers and deliver strong value outcomes. Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading day-to-day supplier management activity across the HEVO programme.


• Establishing and managing supplier governance forums, scorecards, performance reporting and escalations.


• Tracking supplier commitments, deliverables, risks, issues and commercial obligations.


• Managing Salesforce licensing, usage, entitlements and commercial performance.


• Developing licence and usage forecasting models linked to programme growth and roadmap requirements.


• Identifying opportunities to optimise licence utilisation, SKUs, renewals and overall SaaS spend.


• Supporting commercial discussions with strategic suppliers through data-driven analysis and recommendations.


• Working closely with Procurement, Finance, Technology and Programme teams to drive effective supplier governance.


• Providing clear reporting and insights to programme leadership and governance forums.


• Supporting the transition of supplier management capabilities into the future Health operating model.

Skills and experience we're looking for:

• Strong supplier, vendor or commercial management experience within complex technology, SaaS or transformation programmes.


• Experience managing strategic technology suppliers and third-party partners.


• Knowledge of SaaS commercial models including user-based licensing, modular products, SKUs, consumption-based charging and enterprise agreements.


• Experience translating licence data, platform usage and business demand into financial forecasts and commercial recommendations.


• Strong governance experience including supplier scorecards, KPI tracking, reporting, action management and escalation processes.


• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Technology and Programme Delivery functions.


• Strong analytical skills with experience working with usage data, forecasts, spend management and commercial assumptions.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex supplier and SaaS commercial topics for senior stakeholders.


• Experience with Salesforce licensing, SaaS management or FinOps principles would be highly desirable.


• Experience working within large-scale digital, cloud or enterprise transformation programmes is advantageous.

Please ensure that you attach an up-to-date CV to your application.




We're inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don't, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part-time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working - spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, you can email
charlie.caudwell@randstadsourceright.co.uk .