IT Sourcing Manager

Adecco (Portugal); West of England; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in the banking sector is seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Manager on a 6-month contract basis. The role focuses on overseeing IT contracts, SLAs, and procurement processes, with hybrid work arrangements (Leeds/Bristol/Halifax/Edinburgh) and two days per week on-site.

The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of IT contracts, lead negotiations, and drive strategic procurement initiatives while collaborating with small clients and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive IT sourcing/procurement experience in banking/financial services.
• Strong negotiation, data analysis, and project management skills.
• Experience managing contracts and senior stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio of IT contracts and negotiate SLAs.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise major IT contracts and deliverables.
• Report portfolio performance to senior colleagues and ensure accountability.
• Improve procurement procedures to achieve prescribed outcomes and ensure compliance.
• Provide expert advice on designing new processes and systems to uphold standards.
• Manage risks using appropriate risk management frameworks and tools.
• Collaborate with small clients to meet their needs while supporting larger relationships.
• Pursue development opportunities and coach direct reports within existing frameworks.

Skills

IT sourcing

Negotiation

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Team development

Job description

IT Sourcing Manager (Contract)

Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: Leeds/Bristol/Halifax/Edinburgh/Hybrid (2 days per week in either site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate or Salary is available for suitable candidates

Role Profile

Our client, a prominent organisation in the banking sector, is seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Manager to oversee and enhance their procurement processes.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to manage a portfolio of contracts and projects while contributing to the organisation's strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering required outcomes for a portfolio of contracts within the IT domain. This includes negotiating service level agreements and planning, coordinating, and supervising activities related to major contracts.

Key Accountabilities:

• Analysing key themes using data from diverse sources to identify potential impacts on the organisation.
• Delivering outcomes through effective management of team members and adherence to established systems.
• Exploring issues and needs to ascertain potential causes, related issues, and barriers that may affect procurement processes.
• Reporting on portfolio performance to senior colleagues, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Improving and working within established procurement procedures to achieve prescribed outcomes.
• Providing expert advice on designing new processes and systems to uphold professional standards and desired outcomes.
• Utilising risk management systems to mitigate undue risks to the organisation.
• Analysing specified problems and issues to determine optimal technical and professional solutions.
• Collaborating with small clients to ensure their needs are adequately met while supporting senior colleagues in managing more significant client relationships.
• Pursuing personal development opportunities to enhance capabilities and fostering the growth of direct reports by leveraging existing development frameworks, including specialised training or coaching in areas of expertise.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in IT sourcing or procurement within the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage contracts effectively.
• Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to draw meaningful insights to inform decision-making.
• Excellent project management capabilities, with a proven track record of delivering outcomes on time and within budget.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage relationships with both small clients and senior stakeholders.
• A strategic mindset, capable of working within established planning systems to align procurement activities with organisational goals.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and the ability to apply these in a procurement context.
• Commitment to personal and professional development, with a focus on building the capabilities of team members.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.