IT Procurement Manager - 12 month FTC

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