At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead tech procurement, develop sourcing strategies, and manage supplier relationships.
- Company: Join M, a global leader in workforce solutions with a focus on inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in tech procurement while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in technology procurement, strong negotiation skills, and ability to manage multiple projects.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
At M we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.
AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces.
We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.
We partner with M What you'll do: Partner with Technology and business stakeholders to understand requirements and develop sourcing strategies, leading end-to-end sourcing activities across CRM platforms, customer engagement technologies, digital communications solutions and associated technology services.
Manage and deliver RFIs, RFPs and competitive tender processes, including supplier evaluations, commercial scoring, proposal analysis, clarification sessions and presentations.
Develop data-driven sourcing recommendations, total cost of ownership models and business case inputs, ensuring alignment with programme milestones and delivery timelines.
Lead commercial negotiations for software licensing, implementation services, support agreements and managed service contracts, securing value through cost optimisation, savings and risk-balanced commercial structures.
Build strong relationships with Technology, Finance, Legal, Risk and Operational stakeholders, acting as the primary Procurement contact and presenting recommendations to project and governance forums.
Manage supplier engagement throughout sourcing exercises, supporting stakeholders in evaluating commercial options while maintaining effective relationships with strategic suppliers and challenging incumbent positions where appropriate.
Ensure all procurement activity complies with governance, policy and audit requirements, maintaining sourcing documentation, contract records, supplier due diligence and third-party risk assessments.
Promote best-practice procurement processes, consistent sourcing methodologies and the effective use of e Sourcing tools to drive successful sourcing outcomes.
The skills you'll need: Significant experience delivering technology procurement and sourcing activity within Financial Services industry.
Experience developing sourcing strategies and leading competitive procurement exercises.
Demonstrable experience sourcing CRM, customer engagement or customer experience platforms, ideally including Salesforce.
Experience sourcing digital communications, contact centre, customer interaction or voice technologies, ideally including Avaya.
Strong experience running RFI/RFP processes and structured supplier evaluation exercises.
Experience negotiating software licensing, implementation services and managed service agreements.
Experience working closely with Technology stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and sourcing recommendations.
Strong commercial analysis and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage multiple sourcing activities simultaneously and deliver to demanding timelines.
Comfortable operating in a changing environment and managing competing priorities.
Next Steps We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M
Technology Procurement Lead employer: M&G CWS
At M, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant work culture that champions inclusivity and innovation, making it an ideal environment for Financial Crime Compliance Monitoring & Testing Consultants. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our tailored development programmes and the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders in a dynamic global setting. Join us in a location that not only supports your career aspirations but also values your contributions to creating safer financial landscapes.
