IT Procurement Manager

Excited to be partnering with a global financial services organization that is looking to recruit an IT Procurement Manager to be responsible for the sourcing of IT and IS/Software services in the UK and EMEA, particularly in managed services, service integrations, testing, hardware, and SaaS. The role will also be required to deliver the relevant strategic projects with the delivery team to support business functions including commercial, data, and new site openings. The role will involve collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders across their corporate functions, including IT, Finance, HR, and Legal.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

1. Continuous maintenance and update of market insight regarding the IT & IS marketplace, best practices, trends, key suppliers, etc.
2. Be proactive and work closely with key stakeholders to generate initiatives for operational and commercial efficiency plans and deliver.
3. Development of documented (3-year) category strategy plans in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
4. Maintenance of a rolling sourcing plan covering planned stakeholder initiatives, Procurement initiatives, contract renewals, etc.
5. Maintain a broad understanding of the commercial IT environment.
6. Determine appropriate approach to market (single-stage RFP, two-stage RFI/RFP, etc.).
7. Develop RFI, RFP documentation content and ensure signature of required confidentiality agreements.
8. Lead regular supplier review meetings including Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
9. Develop and manage contracts with suppliers to meet key performance indicators and agreed targets, taking into account information security of third parties. Responsible for the liaison between the organization and designated suppliers.

Requirements:

1. 5 years of IT/Tech procurement experience.
2. Highly credible in front of the Executive, senior stakeholders, and the executives of key suppliers.
3. Establish and maintain strong relationships with the IT leadership team and wider IT team to work collectively, being an internal consultant.
4. Manage and deliver relevant new contracts and contract renewals.
5. Deliver strategic IT delivery projects.
6. Develop and execute the category strategy for the sub-category.