Strategic IT Sourcing Leader

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Greater London seeks an experienced procurement professional to lead IT sourcing initiatives from strategy through to contract execution. You will build and maintain strong stakeholder and supplier relationships, manage tenders and evaluations, and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5+ years in sourcing/procurement, preferably IT IT outsourcing, with strong negotiation and commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent; CIPS qualification desirable.
• 5+ years of sourcing/procurement experience, preferably within IT and IT outsourcing categories.
• Proven experience leading complex, high-value sourcing projects and tender processes.
• Ability to independently manage sourcing activities from strategy through to contract execution.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and structuring complex commercial agreements.
• Good understanding of contract drafting and negotiation, including software licensing and SaaS agreements.
• Highly organised, results‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using sourcing and procurement tools and systems.
• Collaborative, flexible, and effective in leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Leading sourcing initiatives, from renewals to strategic procurement projects, with minimal supervision.
• Managing tenders, supplier evaluations, and selection processes.
• Understanding business needs and negotiating commercially beneficial agreements.
• Drafting contracts and leading cross-functional deal teams.
• Identifying cost‑saving and value‑creation opportunities.
• Monitoring market trends and contributing to sourcing strategies.
• Following established procurement policies, tools, and processes.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members on complex sourcing activities.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

Education

University degree or equivalent

CIPS qualification desirable

Tools

Sourcing tools and systems

Job description

Confidential in Greater London seeks an experienced procurement professional to lead IT sourcing initiatives from strategy through to contract execution. You will build and maintain strong stakeholder and supplier relationships, manage tenders and evaluations, and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5+ years in sourcing/procurement, preferably IT IT outsourcing, with strong negotiation and commercial acumen.