Role: IT Contracts and Procurement Manager Location: Hybrid - Birmingham two days a week. Rate: £400 per day Duration: 6 months
New six month contract based two days per week in Birmingham. We are looking for someone that is either immediately available or available to start within one week.
The role has ben assessed to sit inside IR35.
Role
The IT Contracts and Procurement Manager will play a pivotal role in optimising technology investments and vendor relationships. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle management of IT contracts, ensuring they deliver value, mitigate risk, and align with our business goals. Additionally, you will lead and streamline the IT procurement processes, from sourcing and selection to contract negotiation and vendor onboarding. This role demands a strategic thinker who can navigate complex negotiations, foster strong vendor partnerships, and drive efficiency and cost savings in both contract management and procurement activities.
What we are looking for
- Proven experience in IT contract management, preferably in a large, complex organisation
- Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus
- Deep understanding of IT contract structures, terms, and conditions
- Experience with vendor management and performance measurement.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of IT's role in achieving business objectives.
Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.