Senior IT Contracts & Vendor Negotiation Lead

SRG; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager - Procurement Specialist to join its IT & Telco procurement team in the UK. The role is based in Glasgow or Perth, with 2/3 days on site and a 6‑month contract lasting 40 hours per week.

You will lead sourcing, draft and negotiate IT contracts, and work with Legal, Data Protection and Project teams to ensure compliant, cost‑efficient outcomes while managing Tier 1 technology vendors.

Qualifications

• IT procurement experience of around 10 years with a Cyber or Risk understanding beneficial.
• Proficient in contract knowledge, use of IT contracts including the authoring of terms.
• Able to explain complex contractual ecosystems and advise approaches to remediation.
• Solid negotiation experience with Tier 1 technology partners, able to identify and leverage changes establishing new or revised agreements for the benefit of the Customer.
• Excellent Stakeholder management, with ability to co-ordinate with Project, Legal, Data Protection, Information Security and the Suppliers equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for IT & Telco services, ensuring alignment with company procurement governance and legislative requirements.
• Develop robust contracting and negotiation strategies in collaboration with IT Cyber, Category Managers, and wider procurement stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex IT contracts, including special terms, ensuring long‑term protection for the company.
• Manage negotiations with Tier 1 technology vendors, leveraging commercial insights to secure favourable outcomes.
• Support supplier relationship management and performance reviews to ensure delivery against contractual obligations.
• Work closely with Legal, Data Protection, Information Security, and Project teams to align contractual agreements with organisational needs.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and deliver cost‑efficient commercial solutions.
• Interpret and apply statutory and legal provisions relevant to IT procurement.
• Maintain accurate documentation in procurement systems such as Oracle, Jaggaer Bravo and Achilles.

Skills

IT procurement

Contract knowledge

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

IT contracts

Tools

Oracle

Jaggaer Bravo

Achilles

Job description

SRG is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager - Procurement Specialist to join its IT & Telco procurement team in the UK. The role is based in Glasgow or Perth, with 2/3 days on site and a 6‑month contract lasting 40 hours per week.

You will lead sourcing, draft and negotiate IT contracts, and work with Legal, Data Protection and Project teams to ensure compliant, cost‑efficient outcomes while managing Tier 1 technology vendors.