Interim IT Procurement Manager - £550pd OUTSIDE

1st Executive Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Manager for a major financial services organization. This interim role involves managing high-value projects within a global IT procurement transformation. The ideal candidate will have strong IT procurement experience, particularly with enterprise software and IT services, and excellent negotiation skills. The position is hybrid and based in London. Competitive pay of up to £550 per day (outside IR35).

Qualifications

• Strong experience in IT Procurement, particularly in enterprise software and IT services.
• Proven ability to autonomously manage multiple, high-value projects.
• Experience with major enterprise vendors.

Responsibilities

• Support key procurement initiatives within a global IT procurement transformation programme.
• Deliver end-to-end sourcing projects.
• Manage relationships with Tier 1 vendors.

Skills

IT Procurement

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Commercial risk assessment

Job description

Rate: Up to £550 per day (OUTSIDE IR35)
Length: 6 monthsClient: International Financial Services Organisation
Location: Hybrid working and in London
Start Date: ASAP

An interim IT Procurement Manager opportunity, for a major Financial Services organisation, to support key procurement initiatives as part of a global IT procurement transformation programme.

This role will span a breadth of IT categories, including Software, SaaS, Cloud, Telecomms, and IT Services.

You'll operate with a high degree of autonomy, taking ownership of mid-to-high spend projects and delivering value quickly

You'll be responsible for delivering end-to-end sourcing projects and providing day-to-day supplier relationship management for Tier 1 vendors.

You will contribute to the standardisation of sourcing, establishing a governance model for renewals and creating negotiation strategies.

Requirements:

Strong experience in IT Procurement, particularly Enterprise Software and IT services.

Proven ability to autonomously manage multiple, high-value projects.

Experience with major enterprise vendors.

Excellent negotiation, supplier relationship management, and commercial risk skills.

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email [e-mail]