Summary: The Procurement Manager role is a standalone position within a leading financial services firm, focusing on IT procurement for an initial six-month contract with potential for extension. The successful candidate will operate autonomously, engage with the Senior Leadership Team, and drive strategic sourcing initiatives with a technology emphasis. This role demands a highly skilled procurement professional with a strong background in technology sourcing and category management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technology strategic sourcing initiatives
• Manage commercial and stakeholder relationships
• Deliver Category Management in a fast-paced environment
• Oversee and manage sourcing processes
• Develop and negotiate procurement agreements
• Mitigate and manage risks throughout the procurement life cycle

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience in technology strategic sourcing
• Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills
• Proven track record in building internal business relationships
• Experience in delivering Category Management
• Ability to lead and manage sourcing processes
• Expertise in developing and negotiating agreements
• Experience in risk management throughout the procurement life cycle

Salary (Rate): 650

City: Cardiff

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance