IT Procurement Manager

About the Role

Join a rapidly expanding accounting and advisory firm recognized for its outstanding workplace culture, offering a balance between professional and personal life alongside a strong dedication to diversity. This position involves leading the vendor selection process, conducting commercial negotiations, and executing contracts enterprise-wide.

Responsibilities

• Secure favorable pricing and contract terms with technology and non-technology suppliers.
• Oversee competitive bidding procedures and coordinate contract reviews with Legal, CyberSecurity, and Enterprise Architecture teams.
• Evaluate supplier performance against agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Master Service Agreements (MSAs), addressing any issues that arise.
• Create financial analytics and tools based on return on investment (ROI) to support commercial negotiations.

Required Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business, or a related discipline.
• Bring over ten years of experience in strategic sourcing or vendor management, preferably in fast-growing technology sectors.
• Have a minimum of five years handling expenditure tracking and interpreting large datasets.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of SaaS and IT contractual agreements including Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Exhibit strong negotiation, influencing capabilities, and project management proficiency.