Procurement Manager - IT Location: Southampton Reports To: Group Head of Procurement Join a leading provider of insurance and wealth management solutions as our IT Procurement Manager. This pivotal role involves managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for key IT spend areas such as software, hardware, services, and infrastructure. You will engage with senior stakeholders, negotiate with strategic suppliers … governance across procurement processes, adhering to internal policies and external regulations. Key Skills & Experience Extensive experience in IT procurement, preferably within regulated or financial services sectors. Proficient in commercial contract negotiations, including SLAs, licensing models, and exit terms. Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders effectively. Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills. Experience in managing critical and … procurement governance frameworks and sourcing best practices. Capable of working independently and collaboratively across different jurisdictions and business units. Desirable Qualifications Familiarity with procurement tools and systems, such as contractmanagement or third-party risk platforms. Understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to outsourcing and third-party management, such as DORA and GDPR. What We Offer A key More ❯
Southampton, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
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IT Commercial Contracts Manager (24-Month Fixed-Term Contract), £40-45k + excellent benefits (44 days total holiday & 20% pension scheme) Do you have a public sector or university background, with an understanding of contractmanagement and IT or software life cycle? Do you have a keen eye for detail and good with stakeholders? This role … Collaborating closely with internal teams, Procurement, and Legal, you'll shape SLAs, KPIs, and futureproof contracts. The role requires experience managing software and systems contracts, strong communication, independent workload management, adaptability, and a strategic mindset. Proven commercial operations experience within a technology environment, including contract review and supplier performance management, is essential. You will play a key … the delivery of several high-impact strategic projects, with a focus on commercial oversight and operational excellence. You will be the main point of contact for technology purchasing and contract needs across the organisation. This is hybrid working with either one of two days per week on site in Southampton, and the rest home working. There is an extensive More ❯
are not limited to: Providing security consultation on projects, strategic programs, and procurement activities, ensuring suppliers security posture is compliant with MCA policy and Secure by Design principles. Supporting contractmanagement by advising on appropriate Government Security Schedules, reviewing supplier Security Management Plans (SMPs), and conducting annual security reviews to maintain compliance with MCA requirements. Leading the … onboarding and risk assessment of existing MCA suppliers into the organisation's chosen Third-Party Risk Management platform, with prioritisation based on supplier criticality and risk exposure. Attendance at supplier review boards and governance forums to ensure security recommendations are tracked, addressed, and implemented, and to provide subject matter expertise on supplier security posture and ongoing risk mitigation. For … and physical environments, and supporting the design of proportionate controls. You're comfortable analysing threat intelligence and using those insights to inform decision-making, incident response, and ongoing risk management activities. You're confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders-from technical teams to senior leaders-and are able to clearly communicate evidence-based risk decisions in a More ❯
IT Commercial Contracts Manager (24-Month Fixed-Term Contract), £40-45k + excellent benefits (44 days total holiday & 20% pension scheme) Do you have a public sector or university background, with an understanding of contractmanagement and IT or software life cycle? Do you have a keen eye for detail and good with stakeholders? This role More ❯