1st Executive

1st-Executive are mandated with a global banking organisation, currently searching for a IT Souring Manager to manage a broad range of technology categories. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-known FS organisation who are operating in global markets. Interesting time to join the bank here as this is a greenfield opportunity. The bank is going through a period of continued growth and acquisition.

You will be managing the IT category within Procurement (IT telecoms, networks, data centers, infrastructure services)

Main responsibilities are the below;

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key spend areas, working collaboratively with business stakeholders to deliver a combination of quick wins and longer term strategic reviews and initiatives.
• Be responsible for working closely with UK departments to define requirements, assist with identifying vendors, lead RFX process and evaluations, negotiations etc.
• Provide market insights into the sourcing process on projects within categories of expertise
• Perform due diligence reviews to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements
• Negotiating with external service providers/suppliers to deliver best service and a value proposition
• Drive continuous improvement in the service provided to the Business and generate ideas and initiatives to stimulate an ongoing pipeline of enhancements.
• Conduct third-party reviews on selected third-party's to ensure business relationships are fostered and maintained.
• Managing supplier relationships and Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). Produce and deliver reports to senior management to track productivity, quality and efficiency of third party relationships

Interviews to be arranged ASAP - apply with your CV.