IT Procurement Manager

About the Role

We're looking for an IT Procurement Manager to join our team on a 7 month fixed term contract in our London office although we can consider applicants to our Edinburgh, Glasgow or Sheffield offices.

As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for designing and executing sourcing strategies for the IT category. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, you will be an integral part of the Procurement function within a forward-thinking law firm, working with stakeholders across the firm to provide a high-quality internal client service and deliver end-to-end sourcing projects. You may also be asked to support other procurement categories from time to time.

This role will require you to lead and execute sourcing projects including strategy development, RFI / RFP process, supplier negotiation, award recommendations, business case presentations, risk management and contract execution. You will bring a deep understanding of the market forces, external factors, products, suppliers and the supply chain to develop a sourcing plan which will deliver significant savings and other value.

You will also continually review current and future contractual performance internally and externally with suppliers through data reporting and analysis to ensure competitive advantage is maximised and a robust strategy is executed.

• Lead the development, implementation and review of IT procurement strategies, ensuring the approach is agreed with relevant stakeholders.
• Research innovative procurement solutions and best practice that can be implemented within the IT category.
• Stay current with legislative & regulatory requirements and reflect these within sourcing strategies (e.g. GDPR, DORA).
• Implement supplier rationalisation programmes and identify new sources of supply where appropriate to optimise competition, innovation, resilience and value.
• Support the Senior Procurement Manager in delivering long-term procurement goals.

• Understand supplier operating models, cost drivers, supply chain dynamics and market forces to inform sourcing strategies, negotiation approaches and commercial decision-making.
• Benchmark the costs of services against top-quartile performance.
• Analyse IT spend and demand to identify sourcing, savings and supplier rationalisation opportunities.
• Manage systems and processes that will enable the measurement & tracking of IT category cost and service levels against industry benchmarks.
• Perform Total Cost of Ownership evaluations, Supply-market Research and Pricing Audits and Impact Analysis for the pursuit of Continuous Cost Improvements.

• Lead end-to-end sourcing including RFx development, supplier evaluations, award recommendations, contract negotiation and contract execution. Ensure contractual arrangements appropriately mitigate legal, commercial, operational and regulatory risks, and that contracts are delivered on time, within budget and achieve improved benefits and savings for the firm.
• Lead multi-functional teams in developing and delivering sourcing strategies, fostering a collaborative approach to working.
• Balance differing and often conflicting priorities, including risk mitigation, financial savings, service quality, innovation and continuity of supply.

• Manage supplier relationships, including supplier development and performance management.
• Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders to design and implement sourcing strategies for the IT category.
• Provide category insights and intelligence to business stakeholders to drive value.
• Use strong negotiation, influencing and communication capabilities to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Overcome barriers to significant change arising from new procurement approaches.

• Lead the implementation of IT procurement initiatives identified by a recent cost diagnostic, working with relevant business stakeholders to deliver expected benefits.
• Provide training and coaching to upskill Procurement Managers and transfer relevant IT category knowledge and…