IT Procurement Category Manager - Insurance
We are currently recruiting for a IT Procurement Category Manager with strong SaaS experience to join one of our Insurance clients on a 6-month contract
Inside IR35
Hybrid- Ipswich/London a max of 2/3 time a month
The Requirements
- 10+ years of strong IT Procurement, Technology Procurement or IT Sourcing experience.
- Strong experience running sourcing events and supplier negotiations.
- Strong Financial Service / Insurance industry background
- Experience reviewing and negotiating IT contracts alongside Legal teams.
- Strong understanding of software, SaaS, cloud, telecoms and IT services procurement.
- Understanding of common enterprise software licensing models, including subscription, user-based, consumption-based and perpetual licensing structures.
- Experience working within a corporate procurement environment with defined governance and approval processes.
- Experience using procurement and contract management platforms such as Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, ServiceNow or similar solutions.
- Software and SaaS procurement experience.
- Microsoft licensing experience.
- Cloud services experience across AWS, Azure, GCP or similar platforms.
- IT professional services sourcing experience.
- Telecoms and network services sourcing experience.
- Contract negotiation and RFx management experience.
- CIPS qualification, or working towards it.
If this role is of interest and would like to know more please apply now!
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
IT Procurement Category Manager in London employer: Lorien
As a leading employer in the Cyber Security sector, we offer an engaging work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. Our Stevenage location provides a dynamic environment where employees can thrive, with opportunities for professional growth and development, including support for further security clearances. Join us to be part of a team dedicated to countering cyber threats while enjoying competitive pay and a commitment to employee well-being.
