IT Sourcing Manager – 6-Month Contract
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
Hybrid – Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh or Leeds (2 days on-site per week)
Inside IR35 | Via Umbrella
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sourcing Manager with a strong background in IT procurement and supplier management to join a major financial services organisation on an initial 6-month contract.
This role will play a key part in delivering strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management across a range of technology categories — including software licensing, hardware, cloud, infrastructure services and professional IT services. You’ll support the business in driving value, managing risk, and ensuring best-in-class supplier performance across complex, high-value contracts.
Key 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.
Key Skills & Experience:
* 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.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive sourcing professional who enjoys shaping commercial outcomes, building strategic supplier partnerships, and supporting technology transformation initiatives within a complex environment.
Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered please click the “apply” button.
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