IT Procurement & Supplier Performance Manager in Southampton

Location: HampshireType: PermanentSalary: Up to 67,000Consultant: Emma CraneyContact: : Our client is a leading UK insurer undergoing a significant period of transformation following a major acquisition and integration programme. Now operating as one of the largest businesses in its sector, the organisation is focused on bringing together people, processes and suppliers to create a more scalable and commercially effective operating model. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Technology Procurement function at a pivotal stage in its evolution. Working closely with the Head of Technology Procurement, you will play a key role in shaping supplier strategy, driving commercial value and helping to build a best-in-class procurement capability.Role & Responsibilities Supporting a technology spend portfolio of multi 100million across hundreds of suppliers, you will take ownership of procurement and supplier management activity across Software, SaaS, Cloud, Cyber Security and Technology Professional Services. Driving supplier consolidation and commercial optimisation activity as part of a large-scale integration programmeLeading complex technology negotiations to secure improved commercial outcomes and maximise value from strategic suppliersManaging key supplier relationships and holding suppliers accountable for contractual commitments, service levels and performance standardsDelivering a robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework focused on performance improvement, innovation and value creationWorking closely with technology and business stakeholders to influence decision making and drive commercial outcomesSupporting sourcing and procurement activity where new services or capabilities are requiredHelping to define procurement processes, governance and ways of working as the function continues to mature and scaleIdentifying cost-saving opportunities, mitigating supplier risk and improving overall supplier performanceSkills & ExperienceProven Technology Procurement, IT Category Management or Supplier Management experienceStrong commercial and negotiation capability across software, SaaS, cloud, cyber and technology services categoriesExperience managing strategic suppliers and driving performance against SLAs, KPIs and contractual obligationsConfidence challenging suppliers and stakeholders to achieve improved outcomesStrong stakeholder management and influencing skills within a complex organisationExperience operating within a regulated environment, ideally Financial Services, Insurance or a similarly governed sectorA proactive, self-starting approach with the desire to build, improve and shape ways of workingThe ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on deliveryBenefitsSalary up to 67,000Hybrid working – 1-2 days per week in officeCompetitive pensionPrivate health and wellbeing benefitsEnhanced family leave policiesEmployee discounts, savings schemes and technology offers