Summary: The Procurement Manager role is a hybrid position based in Cardiff or Reading, focused on IT procurement for a leading financial services firm. This interim contract spans six months with potential for extension, requiring a skilled professional to manage strategic sourcing and build relationships with the Senior Leadership Team. The role emphasizes technology-focused procurement and demands a strong background in category management and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technology strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Manage commercial and stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Deliver category management in a fast-paced environment.
• Oversee sourcing processes from initiation to completion.
• Develop and negotiate procurement agreements.
• Mitigate and manage risks throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience in technology strategic sourcing.
• Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to build internal business relationships.
• Experience in delivering category management.
• Capability to lead and manage sourcing processes.
• Expertise in risk mitigation and management.

Salary (Rate): £80.00

City: Cardiff

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT