Senior IT Procurement Manager - Software and Services Category

?? Senior IT Procurement Manager - Software & Services Category

?? Contract Logistics

• ? Start Date: ASAP
• ?? Duration: Initially 6 months (with potential for extension)
• ?? Location: UK Remote
• ?? Pay Rate: £650 per day (Umbrella)
• ??? IR35 Status: INSIDE

Are you a heavy-hitting IT procurement professional with a track record of delivering massive value in complex, multinational environments? We are looking for a senior-level expert to step into a high-impact interim role managing a global IT spend.

If you have deep expertise across Software, SaaS, Cloud, and IT Services within highly regulated or fast-moving industries, we want to hear from you! ??

?? Role Overview

As a Senior Interim IT Procurement Manager, you will spearhead strategic sourcing projects, lead key initiatives, and own crucial elements of the spend within the Global IT Category. You'll act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, negotiate high-value contracts with Tier 1 vendors, and drive commercial innovation across the business.

?? Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Lead complex RFx processes from requirements definition through to execution. Negotiate multi-year, enterprise-level global IT contracts.
• Vendor Ecosystem Mastery: Manage commercial relationships with Tier 1 Software Enterprise giants (e.g., Microsoft, SAP, ServiceNow, Workday, Oracle).
• Stakeholder Engagement: Establish proactive, influential relationships with IT, Finance, HR, and Legal teams to align procurement strategies with corporate goals.
• Value & Savings Delivery: Take accountability for achieving the category's annual savings targets and maximizing spend under management.
• Risk & Performance Management: Identify, mitigate, and manage key supplier risks while implementing consistent KPIs across the IT category.

?? Ideal Candidate Profile

We need a seasoned professional who can hit the ground running on day one. To be successful, you must bring:

• Multinational Experience: Proven track record working within large, complex global matrix organizations.
• Industry Background: Strong preference for candidates coming directly from Medical Devices, Pharma, Life Sciences, FMCG, or Consumer & Retail (C&R) sectors.
• Deep Category Knowledge: 10+ years of experience in a Global IT Strategic Procurement environment, with specific mastery over Software, SaaS agreements, licensing structures, and HR platforms.
• Education & Credentials: Bachelor's degree required; a CIPS (or equivalent) professional qualification is highly preferred.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional commercial acumen, brilliant contract management skills, and the gravitas to influence senior leadership.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.