Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, or Hub Offices in Surrey/Essex
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Senior IT Procurement Lead to join a globally recognised financial services organisation, taking ownership of IT Services procurement and managing large outsourced contracts with leading consultancy suppliers.
Why Join?
1. Lead High-Value Deals - Manage complex, strategic IT services contracts with Big 4 and Tier 1 consultancies (Accenture, Capgemini, TCS, etc.).
2. World-Class Procurement Function - Join a procurement team that's respected, valued, and trusted by the business.
3. Stakeholder Influence - Work in an environment where procurement is not mandated, but business leaders want to engage with you.
Senior IT Procurement Lead - IT Services, What You'll Do:
1. Own and drive IT Services procurement, negotiating and managing major outsourcing agreements.
2. Develop supplier relationships with top-tier consultancies to drive commercial value and service excellence.
3. Partner with senior stakeholders across the business, influencing decision-making and ensuring procurement delivers strategic value.
4. Work across IT subcategories, ensuring robust sourcing strategies and supplier performance.
Senior IT Procurement Lead - IT Services, Required Background:
1. Extensive IT procurement experience, with a focus on IT Services and outsourced contracts.
2. Strong track record managing Big 4 and large technology consultancies.
3. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence at the highest level.
4. Experience working within a complex, global financial services environment (other backgrounds will also be considered).
This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-profile, strategic procurement role within a leading financial institution, with genuine scope for career progression.
Key Skills: Procurement, IT Procurement, IT Services Procurement, Software Procurement, BPO, Outsourcing, IT Consultancy, Procurement Manager, Senior Procurement Manager, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Partnering, Negotiation, Financial Services
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