Strategic Software Procurement Lead - London (Hybrid, Temp)

Nomura Holdings, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Nomura Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Software Procurement Lead for a hybrid role in London. This temporary contract covers strategic software spend management, RFPs, renewals, and high-profile negotiations with major vendors.

You will interact with senior stakeholders and drive efficiency across Group Sourcing. The role requires strong negotiation skills, vendor management experience, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification required.
• CIPS or other professional Sourcing/Procurement qualification desirable.
• Experience leading commercial and contract activities in a blue-chip environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the software spend category strategy with stakeholders.
• Provide oversight to category-wide efficiency and governance initiatives.
• Lead internal/market analysis, competitive bidding, and negotiations for global agreements.
• Influence sourcing strategy and manage complex renewals and new deals.
• Maintain deal pipelines and present deal summaries/recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional teams to meet targets.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree level qualification

CIPS or professional sourcing qualification desirable

Job description

Nomura Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Software Procurement Lead for a hybrid role in London. This temporary contract covers strategic software spend management, RFPs, renewals, and high-profile negotiations with major vendors.

You will interact with senior stakeholders and drive efficiency across Group Sourcing. The role requires strong negotiation skills, vendor management experience, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.