Head of IT Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

JSS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JSS is seeking a Head of IT Procurement to own the end-to-end sourcing strategy and build a best-in-class function within a leading financial services firm. You will lead a team of category managers across IT, SaaS, AI and Professional Services, driving value through skilled negotiation and contract lifecycle management.

You will partner with senior stakeholders to shape the sourcing operating model, lead for emerging tech including AI consumption-based services, and ensure governance and risk

Qualifications

• Deep IT and Professional Services category experience within financial services.
• Proven track record building category strategies and hitting cost / consolidation targets.
• Strong commercial and legal literacy, including tech and services contracts.
• Highly credible communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable leading and contributing to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of category managers across IT, SaaS, AI and Professional Services.
• Drive commercial value through sourcing, negotiation and contract lifecycle management.
• Build strategic supplier relationships with strong governance and risk management.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape the sourcing operating model.
• Lead sourcing for emerging technologies, including AI consumption-based services.

Skills

Team leadership

IT procurement

SaaS procurement

Stakeholder influence

Contract negotiation

Job description

JSS is seeking a Head of IT Procurement to own the end-to-end sourcing strategy and build a best-in-class function within a leading financial services firm. You will lead a team of category managers across IT, SaaS, AI and Professional Services, driving value through skilled negotiation and contract lifecycle management.

You will partner with senior stakeholders to shape the sourcing operating model, lead for emerging tech including AI consumption-based services, and ensure governance and risk