Strategic IT Procurement Leader – Banking & Cloud

Crédit Agricole SA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteering leave

Mentoring program

Mobility opportunities

Sports & Social Club

Job summary

Crédit Agricole CIB in London is seeking a seasoned IT procurement professional to shape and deliver sourcing strategies across software, hardware, cloud services and data centres within a highly regulated banking environment.

You will partner with IT, Legal, Risk and Information Security, drive end-to-end RFX processes and negotiate complex contracts to optimise cost while maintaining strict governance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven IT procurement experience within financial services, banking or a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT procurement activities across software, hardware, cloud services, IT services, data centres and networking
• Develop and execute IT sourcing strategies and category roadmaps aligned to business objectives and risk appetite
• Negotiate complex commercial and contractual arrangements with technology vendors, ensuring optimal terms and appropriate risk controls
• Drive cost optimisation initiatives, identifying opportunities for savings, consolidation and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, group standards and regulatory requirements (including FCA, PRA, EBA and DORA)
• Partner with IT, Legal, Risk and Information Security teams on vendor due diligence, onboarding and governance
• Present detailed financial and commercial data clearly and effectively to a wide range of stakeholders
• Contribute to procurement governance forums and support the Chief Procurement Officer with committee materials and reporting
• Perform procurement-related controls, KRIs and conflict-of-interest processes as required

Job description

Crédit Agricole CIB in London is seeking a seasoned IT procurement professional to shape and deliver sourcing strategies across software, hardware, cloud services and data centres within a highly regulated banking environment.

You will partner with IT, Legal, Risk and Information Security, drive end-to-end RFX processes and negotiate complex contracts to optimise cost while maintaining strict governance and regulatory compliance.