Head of IT Commercial Governance

PIB Group Limited; Retford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in the UK seeks a Head of IT Commercial Governance to drive cost optimisation, manage supplier contracts, and oversee governance processes. In this strategic role, you will influence IT procurement and maintain efficiency and compliance across the organization. The ideal candidate has strong supplier management experience and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Join a fast-growing company offering real career progression and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Career progression

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in managing supplier relationships and contracts.
• Proven ability to deliver cost optimisation and commercial efficiencies.
• Hands-on experience with RFI/RFP processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of commercial governance.
• Deliver cost optimisation strategies.
• Consolidate and renegotiate supplier contracts.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Contract management

Cost optimisation

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement governance

Job description

We're looking for a strategic and commercially driven Head of IT Commercial Governance to take ownership of our Group IT supplier and contract landscape. In this high-impact leadership role, you'll be responsible for driving cost optimisation, leading contract consolidation initiatives, and overseeing robust contract review processes across our supplier base.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence how PIB Group manages its IT procurement, supplier relationships, policy governance, and budgetary control, ensuring we remain efficient, compliant, and commercially agile.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the design and implementation of commercial governance across Group IT.
• Deliver cost optimisation strategies, including cost avoidance, cost reduction, and cost exceptionalities.
• Consolidate, review, and renegotiate supplier contracts to ensure value and alignment with business needs.
• Own and enhance supplier relationship management frameworks, including SLAs and performance tracking.
• Manage IT budgets and third-party spend in partnership with Finance.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong experience in supplier relationship and contract management.
• Proven delivery of cost optimisation and commercial efficiencies.
• Hands-on experience with RFI/RFP processes and procurement governance.
• Experience leading large-scale contract consolidation or renegotiation projects.
• Confident stakeholder engagement and presentation skills at Exec level.

What You'll Get:

• A visible leadership role with influence across Group IT and the wider business.
• Opportunity to drive commercial value across a varied supplier portfolio.
• Direct involvement in high-level strategic and financial decision-making.
• A flexible and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to make a real impact in a growing organisation.

Why PIB Group?

PIB Group is one of the UK's fastest-growing insurance businesses, offering real career progression, professional development, and a collaborative culture where your work truly matters.

We encourage our people to be collaborative, with entrepreneurship at our core. We are a fast-paced, growing organisation and an exciting place to be.

We also value ambition and creative thinking. You don't have to tick every box to apply, if you bring fresh ideas and a drive to grow, we'd love to hear from you!

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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