IT Sourcing Manager

IT Sourcing Manager Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds, Manchester / Hybrid 6 months contract Day Rate £682 via Umbrella Company Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.

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My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies.

They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful. They are looking for an experienced sourcing professional able to independently manage complex technology sourcing activity, exercise sound commercial judgement, influence stakeholders and suppliers, and take accountability for delivering agreed commercial outcomes.

In this role you will lead and support complex IT sourcing and commercial activity, working with Technology, business stakeholders and suppliers to deliver competitive, commercially robust outcomes within LBG's sourcing, risk and governance requirements.

The position is being offered on an initial 6-month contract, you will be working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, hybrid working being office based, at one of the above locations, 2 days a week. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end IT sourcing activity including RFQs/RFPs, renewals, commercial negotiations and contract awards for a portfolio of technology suppliers and contracts.

Develop and execute sourcing, negotiation and commercial strategies based on business requirements, market intelligence, risk assessment and commercial leverage. Manage supplier and stakeholder relationships across Technology, Legal, Finance, Risk and Supplier Management to ensure successful delivery of sourcing initiatives and contractual outcomes.

Analyse supplier proposals, pricing models, benchmarks, total cost of ownership and market data to identify opportunities, assess business impact and provide clear commercial recommendations. Lead commercial and contractual negotiations covering pricing, licensing, service levels, service models and key contractual terms to achieve optimal business outcomes.

Identify, assess and manage commercial, contractual and supplier risks, ensuring appropriate governance, controls and escalation of material issues. Manage multiple sourcing projects and contract activities simultaneously, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines, budgets, governance requirements and audit standards. Challenge business requirements and supplier propositions through...

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