It sourcing manager : software : ftc gbp 85k

IT Sourcing Manager : Software : FTC GBP 85K :/br:
Location: flexible Hybrid working
Salary: 12 month fixed term contract : Up to GBP 85K + Excellent Benefits Package
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This is an opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional to step into a high:impact role within a fast:moving and transformation/integration:focused environment on a fixed term basis of upto 12 months.
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Were looking for a commercially driven IT Sourcing Manager who thrives on influence, negotiation and delivering measurable value. Someone who combines strategic thinking with hands on delivery : and who wants to play a key role in shaping the future of procurement.
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Youll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to lead sourcing strategies, optimise supplier relationships and drive commercial outcomes that improve performance, reduce risk and enable innovation.
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If you enjoy solving complex challenges, building trusted partnerships and operating at pace, this role offers the visibility and progression to accelerate your career.
:/br: What Youll Be Doing :/br:
Youll lead end:to:end IT procurement and sourcing activity across the Software category, partnering with stakeholders to deliver long:term commercial value. The role is aligned to the Software category, working with suppliers such as Microsoft, Adobe, IBM, SAP, Oracle.
:/br: :/br: Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned to business priorities :/br: Lead complex sourcing, outsourcing and negotiation activity :/br: Build strong supplier relationships that drive innovation and continuous improvement :/br: Deliver robust commercial agreements with strong governance and risk management :/br: Use market insight, analytics and commercial thinking to influence strategic decisions :/br: Manage contract pipelines and support high:value procurement projects :/br: Identify opportunities to optimise cost, improve resilience and unlock value :/br: Challenge existing ways of working and help shape smarter procurement practices :/br: :/br:
This role suits someone who is equally comfortable operating strategically and rolling up their sleeves to deliver results.
:/br: Who Were Looking For :/br:
Youre commercially sharp, confident influencing stakeholders and motivated by delivering impact.
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Youll bring:
:/br: :/br: Strong IT procurement and Software category management experience within a complex or regulated environment :/br: Expertise in sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management :/br: Excellent commercial acumen with a track record of delivering value:led outcomes :/br: Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability :/br: The ability to analyse data, market trends and supplier insights to inform decisions :/br: Knowledge of contract governance, risk management and compliance :/br: A proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge and improve :/br: Energy, resilience and a continuous improvement mentality :/br: :/br: Why Join? :/br:
This is a role with genuine influence, visibility and growth potential.
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Youll have the opportunity to:
:/br: :/br: Work on strategic, business:critical procurement initiatives :/br: Partner with senior stakeholders across a complex organisation :/br: Shape supplier and sourcing strategies that deliver measurable impact :/br: Drive innovation and smarter commercial outcomes :/br: Be part of a collaborative team focused on transformation and continuous improvement :/br: Build long:term career progression within a forward:thinking procurement function :/br: :/br:
Hybrid working with regular collaboration across UK wide office locations
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All applicants must hold current and valid UK Right to Work