IT Sourcing Manager

IT Sourcing Manager

Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds / Hybrid

6 months contract

Salary from £75,000pa DOE, Day Rate via Umbrella Company also available

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 identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Sourcing Manager to join our clients team on an initial 6-month contract. You will be working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, hybrid working being office based, at one of the above locations, 2 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages and delivers required outcomes for a portfolio of contracts and negotiates service level agreements while planning, coordinating and supervising activities related to major contracts.
• Analyses key themes using data from a wide range of sources and identifies possible impacts on the business.
• Delivers outcomes by managing others and working within established systems.
• Explores issues and/or needs to establish potential causes, related issues and barriers.
• Manages and delivers required outcomes for a portfolio of projects while reporting to senior colleagues.
• Delivers prescribed outcomes for area of responsibility by improving and/or working within established procurement procedures.
• Provides advice on designing new processes and systems to achieve professional standards and desired outcomes.
• Delivers prescribed outcomes for a designated area, using risk management systems to ensure the organisation is not exposed to undue risks.
• Analyses specified problems and issues to find the best technical and/or professional solutions.
• Delivers prescribed outcomes for area of responsibility by working within established strategic planning systems.
• Manages relationships with small clients to ensure their needs are met while supporting senior colleagues in managing more important client and customer relationships.
• Grows own capabilities by pursuing and investing in personal development opportunities and develops the capabilities of direct reports by working within existing development framework; provides specialised training or coaching in area of expertise to others throughout the organisation.

Experience & Skills Required

• Experience in IT sourcing / procurement within a large organisation.
• Strong experience sourcing across:
  • IT services
  • Software and hardware
  • Network services (highly desirable)
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end sourcing and contract negotiation activities
• Experience working within regulated environments with strong governance frameworks
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Desirable

• Background in insurance or pensions sectors
• Experience with SAP Ariba or similar procurement systems

Please apply with an up-to-date CV which must show evidence of the above to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you.

You will be an integral part of Ajilon (Adecco), a FTSE500 Global organisation with over 52 clients and sole supplier to the biggest organisations in the country and the world. You will be employed by ourselves as an Ajilon Consultant working onsite with our client where you will receive a regular salary, annual bonus payment, pension contributions, holiday and sick pay, plus a number of additional benefits such as medical insurance, income protection, critical illness and life insurance, access to our discounted benefits website and library of online training materials and future career and certification opportunities.

This great opportunity is being offered on a PAYE basis which means a LTD/Umbrella company cannot be used.

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.