Strategic IT Sourcing Manager — Hybrid Contract

Pontoon Solutions; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Digital Principal Recruiter to join their team. This hybrid role based in Leeds focuses on IT procurement and supplier management within a major financial services organisation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing supplier relationships and delivering sourcing strategies. Candidates must be proactive and have excellent negotiation and communication skills. This is a contract position with a mid-senior level designation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT category management, technology sourcing, or procurement within large or regulated organisations.
• Strong commercial understanding of SaaS, cloud, and managed service agreements.
• Confident negotiator with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on cost efficiency and value creation.
• Knowledge of contractual risk management, compliance and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category and sourcing strategies across IT and technology services.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including market analysis, RFPs, supplier selection and contract negotiation.
• Manage supplier relationships and governance processes to ensure performance, compliance and commercial value.
• Provide expert advice to internal stakeholders, influencing sourcing decisions and promoting best practice.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives across the supply base.

Job description

A leading recruitment consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Digital Principal Recruiter to join their team. This hybrid role based in Leeds focuses on IT procurement and supplier management within a major financial services organisation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing supplier relationships and delivering sourcing strategies. Candidates must be proactive and have excellent negotiation and communication skills. This is a contract position with a mid-senior level designation.