: IT Sourcing Manager / IT Procurement Manager

Job Tittle: IT Sourcing Manager / IT Procurement ManagerLocation: Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Belfast, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds, London or ManchesterWorking pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office at any locationContract: Initial 6 monthsDay rate: Circa £682 per day (Inside IR35) or Annual Salary: Circa £70,929 - £101,000 About the role We are seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Manager / IT Procurement Manager to join the IT sourcing function of a leading UK banking organisation on an initial six-month contract. This role will focus primarily on software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sourcing, enterprise software licensing, contract renewals and commercial negotiations. You will take ownership of end-to-end sourcing activities, working closely with technology and business stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier engagement and deliver commercially sound outcomes. Candidate will be comfortable with IT Lead and support complex IT sourcing and commercial activity, working with Technology, business stakeholders and suppliers to deliver competitive, commercially robust outcomes within sourcing, risk and governance requirements Essential experience and skills Experience in IT sourcing, IT procurement or strategic technology procurement. Proven experience sourcing software, SaaS solutions, enterprise software licences or other IT technology services. Demonstrable experience managing the full sourcing lifecycle, including sourcing strategy, ..... full job details .....