IT Procurement Officer

IT Procurement Officer focuses on leading end-to-end it procurement activities across software, hardware, cloud services, it services, data centres and networking.

What the role involves

• Leading end-to-end IT procurement activities across software, hardware, cloud services, IT services, data centres and networking.
• Develop and execute IT sourcing strategies and category roadmaps aligned to business objectives and risk appetite.
• Negotiate complex commercial and contractual arrangements with technology vendors, ensuring optimal terms and appropriate risk controls.
• Driving cost optimisation initiatives, identifying opportunities for savings, consolidation and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, group standards and regulatory requirements (including FCA, PRA, EBA and DORA).
• Partner with IT, Legal, Risk and Information Security teams on vendor due diligence, onboarding and governance.

Skills and requirements

• BSc Degree or equivalent.
• Bachelor degree or above within relevant discipline.
• Proven IT procurement experience within financial services, banking or a similarly regulated environment.
• Experience running end-to-end RFX processes for technology teams.