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

Overview

IT Procurement Manager – HCM/Workday/SAP – Birmingham/London – HybridHybrid working – 1 day in London, 2 days in Birmingham on site per week. Daily rate: £500-550 / day.We are seeking an IT Procurement Manager for our esteemed client located in Birmingham. The IT Procurement Manager will strategize sourcing, negotiation, and management of contracts for IT systems and services related to HCM platforms such as 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 and have a deep understanding of global business processes.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.Qualifications and Experience

Experience in IT procurement for HCM platforms (SAP SuccessFactors, Workday) and related IT services.Strong vendor management, negotiation, and contract management skills.Understanding of GDPR, SOX, and relevant regulations.Ability to align procurement with HR and IT roadmaps and business goals.Experience leading RFP/RFI processes and managing spend across platforms.Excellent cross-functional collaboration with HR, IT, Finance, and Legal.Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: ContractJob function: Information TechnologyIndustries: IT Services and IT ConsultingHow to apply

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