IT Sourcing Manager

Pontoon; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontoon is seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Manager to lead software procurement and commercial negotiations within a fast-paced technology environment. You will manage complex sourcing programs, drive contract lifecycle, and influence senior stakeholders across the business.

Based in the UK, the role focuses on software sourcing, cloud services, and risk management for an Economic Crime Prevention portfolio, with a six-month initial term and potential extension.

Qualifications

• Senior-level expertise in software sourcing and procurement.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex software and cloud contracts.
• Experience managing contractual lifecycles and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT and software sourcing activities across a demanding portfolio.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for software and cloud solutions.
• Oversee full commercial and contractual lifecycle from sourcing to contract execution.
• Lead complex negotiations with major technology and software suppliers.

Skills

Software sourcing

Commercial negotiations

Contractual management

Stakeholder management

Job description

IT Sourcing Manager

Location: Flexible to work from any hub including London

Duration: 6 months initially, with potential for long-term extension

Focus: IT Software Procurement, Sourcing, Commercial & Contractual Management

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Manager to join a fast-paced and demanding technology procurement environment. This is a senior role requiring extensive experience in software sourcing, commercial negotiations and contractual management, ideally gained within a major financial services organisation.

The successful candidate will manage a demanding portfolio of technology and software procurement activity, working to tight timescales and demonstrating a high level of initiative. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and executives, using your commercial, technical and influencing skills to deliver effective sourcing strategies and outcomes.

A key area of focus will be supporting an Economic Crime Prevention portfolio, helping protect customers and large suppliers from fraud and other forms of economic crime.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex IT and software sourcing and procurement activities across a demanding portfolio.


• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for software and cloud-based technology solutions.


• Manage the full commercial and contractual lifecycle, from sourcing and negotiation through to contract execution and ongoing supplier management.


• Lead complex commercial negotiations with major technology and software suppliers.


• Work closely with senior stakeholders, including senior executives, to a high level.

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