Strategic IT Sourcing Lead — Cloud, SaaS & Services

1st Executive Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Executive Ltd in London is seeking an IT Procurement Manager to shape IT Sourcing and Category strategies across Software, Cloud & SaaS and IT Professional Services. You will drive cost efficiency, commercial value, and risk management, working with senior stakeholders and suppliers on complex deals.

The role involves leading RFPs, renewals, negotiations, managing key suppliers, and producing clear deal summaries, with a fast learning curve in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing IT Software/SaaS and/or IT Professional Services in a corporate environment.
• Strong commercial instincts and negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive sourcing strategies.
• Experience with contracts and commercial levers.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting IT category and sub-category strategy development.
• Leading and supporting RFPs, renewals, and negotiations (including complex deals).
• Managing relationships and performance for key strategic suppliers.
• Influencing sourcing decisions across the business.
• Producing clear, impactful deal summaries and recommendations.
• Analysing IT spend, cost drivers, and savings opportunities.
• Helping evolve and strengthen the IT Sourcing function.

Skills

IT software SaaS sourcing

IT Professional Services sourcing

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder influence

Job description

1st Executive Ltd in London is seeking an IT Procurement Manager to shape IT Sourcing and Category strategies across Software, Cloud & SaaS and IT Professional Services. You will drive cost efficiency, commercial value, and risk management, working with senior stakeholders and suppliers on complex deals.

The role involves leading RFPs, renewals, negotiations, managing key suppliers, and producing clear deal summaries, with a fast learning curve in a high-growth environment.