Sourcing Manager

Job Title: Sourcing Manager - IT & Professional Services Category  Location: London (Hybrid Working Available) 3 days on site in central London, 2 days WFH.Contract Type: Interim - 3+ months Salary: £400 - £500

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing activities across IT and Professional Services categories within a dynamic and regulated environment in the Financial Services Sector. This role is ideal for a proactive and analytical professional with strong stakeholder management skills and experience within the financial services industry. The role will focused on RFP's & end to end tendering processes within these two categories. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead competitive and cost-effective sourcing of products and services across IT and Professional Services categories.
• Manage end-to-end tender processes and formal contract reviews.
• Ensure procurement policies and compliance standards are upheld.
• Support contract remediation in line with regulatory changes (e.g. DORA).
• Present complex financial data clearly to diverse audiences.
• Negotiate effectively while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Utilise procurement tools such as Ivalua, Ariba, or similar platforms.
• Collaborate with internal teams including Legal, IT Security, Compliance, and Risk.

Legal & Regulatory Responsibilities

• Adhere to all relevant legal, regulatory, and internal compliance requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and complete all mandatory training.

Key Internal Contacts

• IT stakeholders across various departments (e.g. GIT, BCP, ISS, GMD).
• Legal, Compliance, Risk, HR, and IT Security teams.

Key External Contacts

• External IT stakeholders and suppliers.

Special Role Requirements

• Proven experience in IT & professional services procurement across all subcategories.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
• Experience working in regulated environments, ideally within financial services or large corporates.