IT Procurement and Vendor Manager – Contract

• 12-Month Contract on Day rate
• South of Dublin City Centre
• Hybrid 2 days on site/ 3 days remote

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with both existing and prospective suppliers.
• Create and manage a procurement roadmap to ensure contract renewals are reviewed proactively, challenged where appropriate, and completed within required timelines while delivering value for money.
• Lead regular supplier governance meetings, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to assess vendor performance, identify risks, and implement improvement plans where required.
• Resolve supplier-related issues efficiently through effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
• Evaluate the resilience and risk profile of critical suppliers in line with operational resilience and digital resilience requirements.
• Support the preparation, monitoring, and management of the annual IT budget.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, governance standards, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain and enhance procurement contract registers, renewal trackers, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Support outsourcing governance and vendor oversight activities.
• Lead IT procurement and tender exercises in collaboration with procurement teams and key stakeholders.
• Conduct market analysis to identify suppliers offering the best combination of value, quality, and service delivery.
• Assist with internal and external audits, software licence reviews, and assurance-related activities.
• Support vendor management controls, risk assessments, and reporting requirements, including quarterly risk submissions and key risk metrics.
• Act as the primary procurement contact for IT projects, providing guidance and ensuring adherence to procurement processes.
• Deliver procurement activities and sourcing initiatives aligned with business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Provide procurement expertise and support to project teams throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Produce accurate procurement reports and updates for stakeholders and project governance forums.
• Participate in procurement review meetings, supplier evaluations, shortlisting exercises, and contract award discussions.
• Support contract administration activities in partnership with procurement and legal stakeholders.
• Contribute to procurement assurance planning and governance reviews as required.

Key requirements

Education and experience

• Degree (Level 8 or equivalent) in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related discipline is desirable.
• Professional qualifications or certifications in procurement, sourcing, or procurement law would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of procurement and vendor management practices within Financial Services and/or IT environments.
• Experience leading procurement initiatives, sourcing exercises, and tender processes across varying levels of complexity.
• Proven track record in supplier management, contract negotiation, and commercial governance.
• Experience working with IT service providers and technology procurement is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing methodologies, and tender management.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing contractual risk.
• Ability to draft and review complex contract terms, framework agreements, and service agreements.
• Demonstrated success in building effective supplier relationships that deliver measurable business value.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to provide accurate management information.
• Good understanding of purchasing frameworks and sourcing options available within regulated environments.
• Ability to develop, document, and maintain policies, procedures, standards, and workflows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-focused approach to work.
• High levels of personal drive, professionalism, and organisational capability.