IT Sourcing Manager - #2175439

**IT Sourcing Manager** (Contract)

Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: Leeds/Bristol/Halifax/Edinburgh/Hybrid (2 days per week in either site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate or Salary is available for suitable candidates

Role Profile

Our client, a prominent organisation in the banking sector, is seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Manager to oversee and enhance their procurement processes.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to manage a portfolio of contracts and projects while contributing to the organisation's strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering required outcomes for a portfolio of contracts within the IT domain. This includes negotiating service level agreements and planning, coordinating, and supervising activities related to major contracts.

Key Accountabilities:

• Analysing key themes using data from diverse sources to identify potential impacts on the organisation.
• Delivering outcomes through effective management of team members and adherence to established systems.
• Exploring issues and needs to ascertain potential causes, related issues, and barriers that may affect procurement processes.
• Reporting on portfolio performance to senior colleagues, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Improving and working within established procurement procedures to achieve prescribed outcomes.
• Providing expert advice on designing new processes and systems to uphold professional standards and desired outcomes.
• Utilising risk management systems to mitigate undue risks to the organisation.
• Analysing specified problems and issues to determine optimal technical and professional solutions.
• Collaborating with small clients to ensure their needs are adequately met while supporting senior colleagues in managing more significant client relationships.
• Pursuing personal development opportunities to enhance capabilities and fostering the growth of direct reports by leveraging existing development frameworks, including specialised training or coaching in areas of expertise.

Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in IT sourcing or procurement within the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage contracts effectively.
• Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to draw meaningful insights to inform decision-making.
• Excellent project management capabilities, with a proven track record of delivering outcomes on time and within budget.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage relationships with both small clients and senior stakeholders.
• A strategic mindset, capable of working within established planning systems to align procurement activities with organisational goals.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and the ability to apply these in a procurement context.
• Commitment to personal and professional development, with a focus on building the capabilities of team members.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.