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IT Procurement Specialist

Where

City

Type

Permanent

Salary

Annual

IT Procurement Specialist/London/Hybrid A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an IT Procurement Specialist to join an international law firm in London. The role will lead IT sourcing and procurement activities, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and delivering commercial value across the business.Key Responsibilities:* Lead IT procurement and strategic sourcing projects from requirements gathering and tendering through to negotiation, contract award and handover.* Manage software, hardware, networking and technology contract renewals, ensuring value for money.* Conduct supplier due diligence with Information Security and work with Legal to manage contractual, legal and reputational risks.* Undertake market analysis, supplier negotiations and category management to support procurement strategies.* Engage with IT, Finance and wider stakeholders to influence commercial decisions and support budget planning.* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed requirements.* Manage supplier performance and ensure effective contract handovers, with clear service levels.Key Experience:* Proven procurement experience, with strong knowledge of IT categories and strategic sourcing processes.* Experience negotiating SaaS contracts and IT commercial agreements, including hardware maintenance, telephony and communications.* Strong contract negotiation skills, covering commercial terms and conditions.* Procurement experience within a professional services environment.* Understanding of supplier due diligence, commercial risk and stakeholder management.* Experience or knowledge of procuring AI solutions, including associated commercial, data privacy and regulatory considerations.* Bachelor's degree or CIPS qualification desirable.* Strong commercial awareness, financial acumen and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.IT Procurement Specialist/London/Hybrid In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position.DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business

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