Strategic IT Sourcing Manager - SaaS & Software Licensing

Pontoon; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading UK banking organisation is seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Manager to join its IT sourcing function on an initial six-month contract. The role focuses on software and SaaS sourcing, enterprise software licensing, renewals and commercial negotiations, with end-to-end sourcing ownership.

You'll collaborate with technology and business stakeholders to develop strategies, manage supplier engagement and deliver commercially robust outcomes, in a hybrid setup with two days in the office per

Qualifications

• Experience in IT sourcing, IT procurement or strategic technology procurement.
• Proven experience sourcing software, SaaS solutions, enterprise software licences or other IT technology services.
• Demonstrable experience managing the full sourcing lifecycle, including sourcing strategy, RFP/RFQ, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation and contract award.
• Strong experience managing software contract renewals and negotiating commercial terms with technology suppliers.
• Experience managing complex sourcing projects and contracts, including renewals in the multi-million-pound range.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, including the ability to challenge supplier pricing and assess the value of commercial proposals.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience working across technology, legal, finance and risk functions.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, plan ahead and deliver sourcing activities independently.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end IT sourcing lifecycle, from initial business requirements and sourcing strategy through to supplier selection, negotiation, approvals and contract award.
• Lead sourcing activities for SaaS solutions, enterprise software, software licensing and legacy software agreements.
• Manage existing software contract renewals and new sourcing requirements.
• Develop and execute RFP/RFQ processes, evaluate supplier proposals and lead commercial negotiations.
• Challenge supplier pricing, assess commercial models and identify opportunities to improve value.
• Undertake pricing analysis, market benchmarking and total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with technology, legal, finance, risk and other business stakeholders to ensure sourcing decisions meet commercial and governance requirements.
• Prepare and present sourcing strategies, recommendations and commercial outcomes to senior stakeholders and executive audiences.
• Manage a pipeline of sourcing projects, ensuring activities, renewals, milestones and deadlines are planned and delivered effectively.
• Maintain a strong understanding of supplier proposals, contract terms and market competitiveness to support informed sourcing decisions.

Job description

Leading UK banking organisation is seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Manager to join its IT sourcing function on an initial six-month contract. The role focuses on software and SaaS sourcing, enterprise software licensing, renewals and commercial negotiations, with end-to-end sourcing ownership.

You'll collaborate with technology and business stakeholders to develop strategies, manage supplier engagement and deliver commercially robust outcomes, in a hybrid setup with two days in the office per