Senior Tech Procurement & Commercial Leader (Hybrid)

Korn Ferry Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 99,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Korn Ferry in London, Birmingham or Bristol is seeking a Senior Commercial Officer (Technology Procurement) to lead end-to-end IT procurements, design AI-enabled digital delivery, and drive value through compliant commercial practices.

You will work in a hybrid model with up to 3 days on site, coordinating with stakeholders, drafting governance documents, and ensuring robust supplier management to achieve cost efficiency and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial role within a technology environment.
• Focus on digital delivery and AI/Geospatial domains.
• Delivery of procurements with contract/supplier management experience desirable.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and policy compliance.
• Ability to drive efficiency and cost savings through initiatives.
• Risk identification and mitigation with data-driven analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support customers by leading end-to-end procurements and governance.
• Design technology procurements leveraging AI for faster delivery and value.
• Draft and present recommendations for governance approvals.
• Collaborate on contract management documents with stakeholders.
• Manage supplier relationships ensuring cost, service and quality.
• Provide day-to-day advice on commercial risks and opportunities.
• Oversee IT contracts and assess sustainability impacts across lifecycle.
• Partner with customers to deliver value-driven solutions aligned with targets.
• Maintain category pipelines following commercial policies and procedures.
• Share knowledge and upskill colleagues; use IT systems to streamline operations.
• Lead or participate in meetings for decision-making and action tracking.
• Foster constructive relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

Skills

Tech commercial experience

Digital delivery

AI & Geospatial

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Operational improvement

Cost savings

Risk mitigation

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Korn Ferry in London, Birmingham or Bristol is seeking a Senior Commercial Officer (Technology Procurement) to lead end-to-end IT procurements, design AI-enabled digital delivery, and drive value through compliant commercial practices.

You will work in a hybrid model with up to 3 days on site, coordinating with stakeholders, drafting governance documents, and ensuring robust supplier management to achieve cost efficiency and high-quality outcomes.