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95k Senior IT Sourcing Manager
1st Executive Ltd
Birmingham
Hybrid
GBP 80,000 - 95,000
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a Senior IT Sourcing Manager to spearhead the development of a Greenfield Procurement function. This role offers the chance to work closely with a new Head of Procurement, driving strategic IT sourcing projects across Cloud, DevOps, Cyber, Software, and Testing. The ideal candidate will possess deep IT procurement expertise and a proven track record in category management, ensuring procurement is viewed as a valuable business partner. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the organization's digital transformation journey while enjoying a competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in IT Procurement and Category Management.
- Strong negotiation skills with a focus on commercial value.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships within IT.
- Drive commercial value across critical IT procurement projects.
Skills
IT Procurement Management
Category Management
Stakeholder Management
Negotiation Skills
Financial Literacy
Leadership
Adaptability
Education
Degree / CIPS qualified
Job description
Contact:
Contact email:
Job ref:
J691384_1742294765
Published:
about 17 hours ago
Expiry date:
2025-04-17
Role: Senior IT Sourcing Manager
Salary: Up to £95K + Excellent Benefits
Location: Birmingham (hybrid)
Are you an IT Procurement Manager with experience in category management and the delivery of complex IT sourcing projects across Cloud, DevOps, Cyber, Software, or Testing? This role offers a fantastic opportunity to play a key part in the development of a Greenfield Procurement function, alongside a newly appointed Head of Procurement, for a PE backed Technology organisation.
Responsibilities:
As Senior IT Sourcing Manager, key to your success in this role will be the ability to develop key stakeholder relationships with the IT community, positioning Procurement as a "value-add" business partner. Ultimately, you will be tasked with driving commercial value across a broad range of business-critical IT & Technology Procurement projects, supporting the organisation's digital journey.
Requirements:
- Be commercially astute, financially literate, and legally competent to negotiate IT contracts
- Have strong influencing skills and leadership, with the gravitas to negotiate credibly with suppliers and engage with the CIO and the executive management team
- Be results-driven with a track record of achievement while adaptable in the face of adversity
- Familiar with operating in a regulatory environment
Experience:
- Deep IT Procurement & IT Category Management experience
- Solid understanding of procurement processes and principles, commercial and legal constructs, and financial models
- Excellent stakeholder management experience, demonstrating skills in influencing up to C-level
- Skills to influence and drive effective change in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivation, tenacity, and a focus on delivery
- Ideally Degree / CIPS qualified
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***Due to client requirements, candidates must hold full right to work in the UK on a full-time permanent basis.***
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