Your new company A well-established organisation undergoing continued transformation and investment in its IT operations is seeking an experienced IT Procurement & Contracts Manager to support the IT Commercial team. Your new role You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of IT contracts, including licensing and application support agreements. Key to this role will be your ability to interpret complex contract terms and service level agreements (SLAs), ensure compliance, and support procurement activities, including managing 6-7 concurrent tenders.You will act as a liaison between internal stakeholders (including Legal and Procurement) and external suppliers to oversee commercial negotiations and maintain operational alignment throughout the contract lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include drafting commercial terms, coordinating supplier engagement, and maintaining meticulous contract documentation.This role is hybrid, with 2-3 days per week based in Milton Keynes, and the remainder working remotely. I What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will bring: Significant experience in IT contract management and procurement processes Proficiency in interpreting SLAs, licensing agreements, and legal contract terms A sound understanding of IT operations and application support environments Proven ability to manage multiple procurement cycles and tenders simultaneously Exceptional stakeholder and supplier engagement skills Strong organisational skills and attention to detail with contract lifecycle management What you'll get in return The role is paying up to £400 a day and is outside IR35 and will be required to be on site 2 or 3 days a week in Milton Keynes What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk