IT Procurement Manager

Lorien; City Of London; Remote; GBP 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorien is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Contractor to support a busy procurement function, delivering end-to-end sourcing and commercial procurement activity across technology categories. The role involves negotiating complex technology agreements while driving measurable business value, primarily remotely with ad hoc travel to London.

With 10+ years in IT procurement and a strong track record in software, SaaS, cloud, and licensing, you will influence supplier negotiations within the

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in IT Procurement, IT Sourcing or Technology Procurement.
• Strong experience leading sourcing events and supplier negotiations.
• Proven success negotiating technology contracts and commercial agreements.
• Excellent understanding of software, SaaS, cloud and IT services procurement.
• Knowledge of enterprise software licensing models and subscription agreements.
• Familiarity with procurement platforms such as Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua or ServiceNow
• Experience within Insurance or Financial Services Sector

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities across software, SaaS, cloud, telecoms and technology services.
• Manage RFx processes, supplier evaluations and commercial assessments.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing models, service levels and commercial terms.
• Deliver tangible cost savings and commercial improvements through effective supplier negotiations.
• Support software renewals, licensing reviews and true-up activities.
• Prepare sourcing documentation, business cases and governance approvals.

Skills

IT Procurement

Supplier negotiations

Technology contracts

Software SaaS Cloud

Software licensing

Procurement platforms

Insurance/Financial services

Job description

IT Procurement Category Manager - Insurance Sector

Remote - ad hoc travel to London

6 month contract

Inside of IR35

We're looking for an experienced IT Procurement Contractor to support a busy procurement function, delivering end-to-end sourcing and commercial procurement activity across technology categories including software, SaaS, cloud, telecoms and IT services. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys negotiating complex technology agreements while delivering measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities across software, SaaS, cloud, telecoms and technology services.
• Manage RFx processes, supplier evaluations and commercial assessments.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing models, service levels and commercial terms.
• Deliver tangible cost savings and commercial improvements through effective supplier negotiations.
• Support software renewals, licensing reviews and true-up activities.
• Prepare sourcing documentation, business cases and governance approvals.

About You

We're keen to speak with procurement professionals who can demonstrate:

• 10+ years' experience in IT Procurement, IT Sourcing or Technology Procurement.
• Strong experience leading sourcing events and supplier negotiations.
• Proven success negotiating technology contracts and commercial agreements.
• Excellent understanding of software, SaaS, cloud and IT services procurement.
• Knowledge of enterprise software licensing models and subscription agreements.
• Familiarity with procurement platforms such as Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua or ServiceNow
• Experience within Insurance or Financial Services Sector