Procurement Specialist - IT, M&A, Separation & Divestment
Posted 2 days ago by Totaljobs
£875 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
City of London (EC1)
Summary: The Procurement Specialist role focuses on supporting complex transformation programmes in IT, M&A, separation, and divestment activities. The position requires strong stakeholder management skills and experience in fast-paced environments. This inside IR35 contract role offers an opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional to lead procurement activities and manage supplier negotiations. The role emphasizes collaboration with various teams to ensure procurement risks are managed effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead procurement activities across IT and business transformation programmes
- Support mergers, acquisitions, separations, and divestments from a procurement perspective
- Manage supplier negotiations, contract reviews, and sourcing activities
- Coordinate Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) and supplier exit plans
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining operational continuity
- Work closely with legal, finance, IT, and programme teams to manage procurement risks and dependencies
- Build and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in procurement and strategic sourcing
- Strong background in IT procurement
- Experience supporting M&A transactions, separations, carve-outs, or divestments
- Excellent contract negotiation and supplier management skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in complex programme environments
- Desirable: Experience within large corporate or consulting environments
- Knowledge of procurement transformation initiatives
- Familiarity with TSA management and transitional operating models
Salary (Rate): £875 per day
City: City of London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Procurement Specialist - IT, M&A, Separation & Divestment
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to support complex transformation programmes across IT, M&A, separation, and divestment activities. This is an inside IR35 contract role. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional with strong stakeholder management skills and experience operating within fast-paced, changing environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement activities across IT and business transformation programmes
- Support mergers, acquisitions, separations, and divestments from a procurement perspective
- Manage supplier negotiations, contract reviews, and sourcing activities
- Coordinate Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) and supplier exit plans
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining operational continuity
- Work closely with legal, finance, IT, and programme teams to manage procurement risks and dependencies
- Build and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships
Requirements
- Proven experience in procurement and strategic sourcing
- Strong background in IT procurement
- Experience supporting M&A transactions, separations, carve-outs, or divestments
- Excellent contract negotiation and supplier management skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in complex programme environments
Desirable
- Experience within large corporate or consulting environments
- Knowledge of procurement transformation initiatives
- Familiarity with TSA management and transitional operating models
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on high-profile transformation programmes
- Collaborative and dynamic working environment
- Competitive day rate / salary package
- Flexible working arrangements
If you are an experienced procurement professional looking to play a key role in complex business transformation initiatives, we would love to hear from you.
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