Strategic IT Sourcing & Contracts Lead (Hybrid)

Pontoon

Halifax

Hybrid

GBP 59,000 - 72,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Pontoon is recruiting an IT Sourcing Manager to join a high-performing Group Sourcing & Supplier Management team across Commercial Banking and Trading Platforms. This 5-month contract offers strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract expertise for a diverse IT services portfolio.

Roles are office-based 2 days a week across Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, or Leeds, with hybrid working. You will manage contracts, negotiate SLAs, analyze data, and build strong relationships with business and

Qualifications

Significant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or vendor management.
Experience managing complex contracts and commercial negotiations independently.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Agile mindset and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Manages and delivers outcomes for a portfolio of contracts and negotiates SLAs.
Analyzes data from diverse sources to identify business impacts.
Leads multiple workstreams and manages projects, reporting to senior colleagues.
Advises on designing new procurement processes and systems.
Manages relationships with small clients and supports senior colleagues with larger relationships.