IT Procurement Manager - HCM/Workday/SAP - Birmingham/London

Summary: The IT Procurement Manager will be responsible for strategically sourcing, negotiating, and managing contracts for IT systems and services related to HCM platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors and Workday. This role requires a deep understanding of global business processes and vendor selection, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance. The position is based in Birmingham with hybrid working arrangements. The contract is initially for six months and is classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and select vendors for HCM solutions (eg, SAP, Workday).
• Build relationships with software providers and service integrators.
• Ensure vendors meet performance, compliance, and SLA requirements.
• Negotiate licensing, subscription, and support agreements.
• Ensure favourable terms for renewals, upgrades, and scalability.
• Mitigate risks through well-structured contracts.
• Align procurement strategy with HR and IT roadmaps.
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead RFP/RFI processes for new HCM initiatives.
• Track and manage spend across HCM platforms.
• Forecast future costs based on business growth and technology trends.
• Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) for HCM systems.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations (eg, GDPR, SOX).
• Assess and manage risks related to data security, vendor lock-in, and service continuity.
• Work closely with HR, IT, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Translate business needs into technical and commercial requirements.
• Support digital transformation and workforce planning initiatives.

Key Skills:

• Experience in IT procurement, specifically for HCM platforms like SAP and Workday.
• Strong negotiation skills and contract management experience.
• Ability to conduct market analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements (eg, GDPR, SOX).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills.
• Experience in managing vendor performance and compliance.

Salary (Rate): £550 daily

City: Birmingham

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

IT Procurement Manager - HCM/Workday/SAP - Birmingham/London - Hybrid

Outside IR35

Hybrid working - 1 day in London, 2 days in Birmingham on site per week

Daily rate: £500-550/day

Contract Duration: 6 Month initial duration

We are seeking an IT Procurement Manager for our esteemed client located in Birmingham. The IT Procurement Manager will come on board to strategically source, negotiate, and manage contracts for IT systems and services related to HCM platforms like SAP SuccessFactors and Workday, ensuring alignment with business goals, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will be heavily involved in the vendor selection process, as well as having a deep understanding of business processes on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and select vendors for HCM solutions (eg, SAP, Workday).
• Build relationships with software providers and service integrators.
• Ensure vendors meet performance, compliance, and SLA requirements.
• Negotiate licensing, subscription, and support agreements.
• Ensure favourable terms for renewals, upgrades, and scalability.
• Mitigate risks through well-structured contracts.
• Align procurement strategy with HR and IT roadmaps.
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead RFP/RFI processes for new HCM initiatives.
• Track and manage spend across HCM platforms.
• Forecast future costs based on business growth and technology trends.
• Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) for HCM systems.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations (eg, GDPR, SOX).
• Assess and manage risks related to data security, vendor lock-in, and service continuity.
• Work closely with HR, IT, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Translate business needs into technical and commercial requirements.
• Support digital transformation and workforce planning initiatives.

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