IT Procurement/IT Sourcing Specialist

IT Procurement/IT Sourcing Specialist - Permanent - Birmingham (Hybrid)A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an IT Procurement/IT Sourcing Specialist to join our Birmingham based global law firm on a permanent basis.This role will support the end-to-end management of IT suppliers, contracts, and sourcing activity across hardware, software, cloud services, and professional services. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance, delivering value, and building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end IT procurement processes, including RFx life cycle management and contract negotiationsPartner with stakeholders to identify new suppliers, manage renewals, and ensure compliance with firm standardsNegotiate software licensing agreements, including Microsoft enterprise contractsMonitor vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs, driving improvements where neededSupport supplier risk assessments, on-boarding, and audit requirementsDeliver cost savings and process improvements across IT sourcing activitiesKey Experience andamp; Skills5+ years'' experience in IT strategic sourcing or vendor managementStrong understanding of IT categories: hardware, software, cloud, and servicesHands-on experience running RFx processes and negotiating contractsExpertise in software licensing, ideally with Microsoft licensing knowledgeStrong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skillsFamiliarity with contract law, data ..... full job details .....