IT Procurement Lead: Strategic SaaS Vendor Manager
3 days ago
We are seeking an experienced IT Procurement Lead to join our team at Proactive Appointments Limited, a leading employment agency and employment business. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing SaaS vendors across the Financial Services Market.
Main Responsibilities:
- Oversee SaaS vendor performance, developing and managing supplier relationships to protect client interests and ensure costs reflect fair market value.
- Develop and maintain SaaS assurance models for vendors within the allocated portfolio, supporting areas such as Information Security, Compliance, and Data Governance.
- Evaluate negotiation strategies for commercial terms in strategic IT contracts to provide beneficial outcomes for clients and their customers.
- Provide subject matter expertise to facilitate commercial terms discussions and value assessments alongside or supporting the Central Procurement Team as needed.
- Maintain awareness of innovation and opportunities in the SaaS Vendor market, translating these into strategic outcomes for clients.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Demonstrable experience in managing SaaS vendors across the Financial Services Market.
- Experience in setting up and maintaining SaaS assurance models, including Identity Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, and Infrastructure Security.
- Understanding of Compliance and Governance standards, including PRA S2/21 and ISO27001:2022.
- Proven ability to negotiate complex IT contracts with financial provisions and clauses.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to challenge business assumptions.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned IT Procurement professional to join our team and contribute to delivering business outcomes through key strategic vendor relationships. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to the successful candidate.
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