Procurement & Sourcing - IT Security

A Leading Financial Service are looking to hire an experienced IT Security Procurement/Sourcing Manager.

Your key accountabilities

*This role requires a set of skills that encompasses the full spectrum of souring and procurement activities, Excellent relationship management and communication skills are required to enable that the individual is able to become a trusted adviser to the business
Primary duties include:
*Taking responsibility for leading contract and service level agreement (SLA) negotiations
*Assisting and mentoring service owners in managing external supplier relationships in particular the performance management, service delivery, SLA monitoring and reporting
*Proactively managing new suppliers, services and service extensions in conjunction with business sponsors and other stakeholders to maximise the benefits sought, eg financial, operational, risk mitigation etc.
*Undertaking supplier and contract management activities, including: facilitating the setup and engaging in/providing oversight of supplier governance arrangements; managing contractual processessupplier benchmarking
*Ensuring accurate and up to date of contracts and supplier records are maintained, and commercially sensitive information managed in line with the firms information security standards;
*Maintaining awareness and leveraging commercial opportunities for and with other commercial teams globally;
*Keeping internal stakeholders informed of commercial activities and progress through collaborative working and pro-active communication. Establishing an engagement process
*Maintaining awareness of industry developments and best practises. Keeping abreast of potential new supply arrangements, latest products/services from a commercial perspective to prompt and promote innovation within the company.

Your skills and experience

Essential Skills

*Technology procurement experience in IT security, equipment, infrastructure and applications software, development/professional service engagements including market knowledge
*Experience of supplier selection via formal Rfx processes
*Experience of resolving disputes and English contract law concepts and contract term constructs
*Strong team working skills, and ability to operate across teams, cultural and organisational boundaries
*Experience of working in an ambiguous environment
*Ability to multi task and prioritise workload with a strong attention to detail and stakeholder management
*Excellent communication skills both written
*Strong negotiation, facilitation and commercial leadership skills
*CIPS or equivalent qualification/experience