Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end IT procurement activities across software, hardware, cloud services, IT services, data centres and networking
* Develop and execute IT sourcing strategies and category roadmaps aligned to business objectives and risk appetite
* Negotiate complex commercial and contractual arrangements with technology vendors, ensuring optimal terms and appropriate risk controls
* Drive cost optimisation initiatives, identifying opportunities for savings, consolidation and operational efficiency
* Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, group standards and regulatory requirements (including FCA, PRA, EBA and DORA)
* Partner with IT, Legal, Risk and Information Security teams on vendor due diligence, onboarding and governance
* Present detailed financial and commercial data clearly and effectively to a wide range of stakeholders
* Contribute to procurement governance forums and support the Chief Procurement Officer with committee materials and reporting
* Perform procurement-related controls, KRIs and conflict-of-interest processes as required
About You
You will be a confident and credible procurement professional with strong technical, commercial and stakeholder management skills, comfortable operating in a complex and regulated environment.
* Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
* Bachelor degree or above within relevant discipline
Experience
* Proven IT procurement experience within financial services, banking or a similarly regulated environment
* Demonstrated success in negotiating complex technology contracts, including regulatory and risk-driven requirements
* Experience running end-to-end RFX processes for technology teams
* Strong knowledge of end-to-end procurement and source-to-contract processes
* Exceptional analytical capability with the ability to present complex financial information clearly
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
Technical skills required
* Exposure to infrastructure, cloud, software (SaaS and on-premise), cybersecurity and networking categories
* Experience with low-latency trading infrastructure and international network connectivity
* Familiarity with P2P / S2C systems (experience with Ivalua is advantageous but not essential)
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