Senior IT Procurement Manager

OverviewWe are representing a UK-based organisation in the financial sector that are market leaders with an excellent reputation as a place of work. They are looking for a Senior IT Procurement Manager for TieTalent. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape and support a newly centralised procurement function. You will lead IT procurement activity, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure strong governance, drive commercial value, and deliver the IT procurement strategy. You will manage the full sourcing and supplier lifecycle for IT contracts, ensuring value, quality, and alignment with organisational values, and help embed best practices across the organisation, standardising procurement processes.DetailsSalary: £60,000 - £70,000 + BenefitsLocation: Milton Keynes / Hybrid - 2 days on siteEmployment type: ContractSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelJob function: Purchasing and Supply ChainIndustries: Technology, Information and InternetResponsibilitiesLead IT procurement activity and manage the full sourcing and supplier lifecycle for IT contractsEnsure value, quality, and alignment with organisational valuesDrive governance and embed best practices across the organisationStandardise procurement processesCollaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliersQualificationsAdvanced IT and Digital Procurement S2P experienceUnderstanding of software licensing models, including SaaS, perpetual, subscription, and cloud-based agreementsExperience with commercial IT and Digital contract negotiationFamiliar with information security, GDPR, and regulatory compliance as it applies to third party IT servicesProven experience identifying and managing key suppliers, mitigating risks, understanding market trends and monitoring supplier performanceExperience in ensuring contracted SLAs and KPIs are metKnowledge of the Microsoft tech stack, including Microsoft OfficeStrong communication abilities to engage stakeholders and suppliers at all levelsHow to applyIf this role sounds of interest, please apply

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