12-Month FTC Procurement Manager Role - Financial Services Firm
Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for technology sourcing? We have an exciting opportunity for a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) role within a leading financial services firm.
Contract Type: 12-month FTC
Hybrid (2x days per week in-office)
In this hands-on and strategic role, you will work across all sub-categories of technology, with a primary focus on software procurement. You'll be responsible for end-to-end sourcing, driving category strategies, and aligning procurement initiatives with business needs to support the firm's long-term objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead end-to-end sourcing processes for technology, with a focus on software
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement category strategies
* Drive cost efficiencies while ensuring quality and compliance across all sourcing activities
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, managing the full contract lifecycle
* Support the development of long-term category plans to drive future procurement success
What We're Looking For:
* Proven experience in procurement, specifically in technology (software-focused preferred)
* Strong strategic sourcing skills, with a hands-on approach to procurement processes
* Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Knowledge of procurement best practices and contract management