Senior IT Sourcing Manager - Contract - Banking

Day Rate: £650 per day Umbrella

Location: Hybrid role, requiring 40% in-office presence in either Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, Manchester, or Birmingham.

Start Date: Targeting an early January 2026 start due to onboarding and the furlough period in December

Interviews: Interviews will take place W/B 24th November 2025

This is an urgent and high-profile contract opportunity supporting a major financial services client's IT Sourcing team. We are looking for highly experienced, seasoned Sourcing Professionals to manage complex, critical projects across platforms like Economic Crime Prevention (ECP), Risk, Payments, Finance, and People.

The Role & Key Deliverables

• Duration: Initial 6-month contract (strong potential for extension).
• Focus: Leading the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle-from initiation through RFI, RFP, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Core Skill: Expertise in negotiating complex software contracts is a must-have, with a strong understanding of SaaS agreements.
• Scope: You will handle a diverse portfolio, including medium ($\approx £5M$) to large (>$10M$) contracts, as well as critical, fast-paced projects in the Fintech space (e.g., new technologies, proof of concepts).
• Stakeholders: Must be a strong communicator capable of engaging and managing senior internal stakeholders up to executive levels.

Candidate Profile Note

The hiring managers are seeking candidates who demonstrate:

1. Deep Sourcing Experience: Evidence of managing the full sourcing lifecycle, not just supplier relationship management or work order processing.
2. Longevity & Impact: A strong track record of success and demonstrable, significant deliverables. Short, volatile contract history may require additional justification.
3. Cultural Fit: A personable team player who can collaborate effectively in a warm, diverse environment.

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