Contract Role: IT Procurement SME – Banking
Contract Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract Start Date: 1st July 2026
Contract End Date: 31st October 2026
Contract Classification: Inside IR35
Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a large Tier 1 financial services organisation, as an experience IT Procurement SME.
This role will work closely with Procurement, Operations, Technology and Transformation stakeholders to support IT procurement activities, supplier alignment, process harmonisation and governance requirements. The successful candidate will bring strong banking procurement experience and be comfortable operating within a complex regulatory environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct procurement process reviews and identify opportunities for standardisation and alignment.
• Engage with business stakeholders across Procurement, Technology, Operations, Legal and Risk functions.
• Support supplier and contract reviews, including vendor rationalisation and transition activities where required.
• Assist with procurement governance, reporting, risk management and operational readiness activities.
• Coordinate procurement workstreams and ensure delivery against programme timelines.
• Provide subject matter expertise on banking procurement best practice and operating models.
Essential Requirements
• Significant IT procurement and sourcing experience gained within Banking
• Strong understanding of procurement operating models, supplier management and sourcing lifecycle processes.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and delivery skills.
• Experience working within highly regulated environments.
• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced programme environment.
Highly Desirable
• Knowledge of banking regulatory and operational governance frameworks.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a pragmatic Procurement SME who can quickly integrate into the programme, engage effectively with stakeholders and drive procurement workstreams through to completion within a challenging delivery timeframe.