IT Procurement Specialist

DGH Recruitment Ltd.; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

DGH Recruitment Ltd. is partnered with a prestigious international law firm in London seeking an IT Procurement Specialist to lead IT sourcing, supplier management and contract negotiations, delivering commercial value across the business.

Hybrid role in London requiring strong IT procurement expertise, SaaS and hardware contract experience, and the ability to collaborate with IT, Finance and Legal to manage risks and budgets.

Competenze

• Proven procurement experience in IT with focus on strategic sourcing.
• Experience negotiating SaaS contracts and IT commercial agreements.
• Strong contract negotiation skills covering T&Cs.
• Procurement experience within professional services.
• Understanding supplier due diligence, risk and stakeholder management.
• Experience or knowledge procuring AI solutions with data privacy considerations.
• Bachelor's degree or CIPS qualification desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage competing priorities.

Mansioni

• Lead IT procurement and strategic sourcing from requirements to contract handover.
• Manage software, hardware, networking, and tech contract renewals.
• Conduct supplier due diligence with InfoSec and Legal to manage risks.
• Perform market analysis, supplier negotiations and category management.
• Engage IT, Finance and stakeholders to influence commercial decisions and budgets.
• Ensure projects are on time, within budget, and meet requirements.
• Oversee supplier performance and contract handovers with clear SLAs.

Conoscenze

IT procurement

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier due diligence

Stakeholder management

SaaS contracts

AI procurement

Budget planning

IT categories

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

CIPS qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

IT Procurement Specialist/London/Hybrid

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an IT Procurement Specialist to join an international law firm in London. The role will lead IT sourcing and procurement activities, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and delivering commercial value across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead IT procurement and strategic sourcing projects from requirements gathering and tendering through to negotiation, contract award and handover.
• Manage software, hardware, networking and technology contract renewals, ensuring value for money.
• Conduct supplier due diligence with Information Security and work with Legal to manage contractual, legal and reputational risks.
• Undertake market analysis, supplier negotiations and category management to support procurement strategies.
• Engage with IT, Finance and wider stakeholders to influence commercial decisions and support budget planning.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed requirements.
• Manage supplier performance and ensure effective contract handovers, with clear service levels.

Key Experience:

• Proven procurement experience, with strong knowledge of IT categories and strategic sourcing processes.
• Experience negotiating SaaS contracts and IT commercial agreements, including hardware maintenance, telephony and communications.
• Strong contract negotiation skills, covering commercial terms and conditions.
• Procurement experience within a professional services environment.
• Understanding of supplier due diligence, commercial risk and stakeholder management.
• Experience or knowledge of procuring AI solutions, including associated commercial, data privacy and regulatory considerations.
• Bachelor's degree or CIPS qualification desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness, financial acumen and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

IT Procurement Specialist/London/Hybrid