IT Procurement Manager - HCM/Workday/SAP - Birmingham/London

IT Procurement Manager - HCM/Workday/SAP - Birmingham/London - Hybrid

Outside IR35

Hybrid working - 1 day in London, 2 days in Birmingham on site per week

Daily rate: -(Apply online only) / day

Contract Duration: 6 Month initial duration

We are seeking an IT Procurement Manager for our esteemed client located in Birmingham. The IT Procurement Manager will come on board to strategically source, negotiate, and manage contracts for IT systems and services related to HCM platforms like SAP SuccessFactors and Workday, ensuring alignment with business goals, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will be heavily involved in the vendor selection process, as well as having a deep understanding of business processes on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and select vendors for HCM solutions (e.g., SAP, Workday).
• Build relationships with software providers and service integrators.
• Ensure vendors meet performance, compliance, and SLA requirements.
• Negotiate licensing, subscription, and support agreements.
• Ensure favourable terms for renewals, upgrades, and scalability.
• Mitigate risks through well-structured contracts.
• Align procurement strategy with HR and IT roadmaps.
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead RFP/RFI processes for new HCM initiatives.
• Track and manage spend across HCM platforms.
• Forecast future costs based on business growth and technology trends.
• Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) for HCM systems.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOX).
• Assess and manage risks related to data security, vendor lock-in, and service continuity.
• Work closely with HR, IT, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Translate business needs into technical and commercial requirements.
• Support digital transformation and workforce planning initiatives.

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